Welcome to Angels in Medicine, the site that highlights the work of medical humanitarians: individuals and organizations who alleviate suffering for vulnerable populations.
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Dr. Faith Adole’s “Value Her initiative” is transforming maternal healthcare in rural Nigeria, with the help of Direct Relief. The program provides midwife training and essential supplies, reducing mortality rates while empowering local healthcare workers with life-saving skills.
Bicycles donated to community health workers in Busia County are having a measurable impact on the reach of care. From Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
Ambulance for Kids, supported by Direct Relief, is providing life-saving transportation for children with medical needs in Ukraine, connecting them to hospitals in the country and in the E.U.
Direct Relief CEO Amy Weaver profiles three remarkable women in Ghana transforming healthcare through diabetes care expansion, diaspora leadership, and breast cancer treatment—demonstrating how dedicated individuals create lasting change in communities worldwide.
Last Mile Health transforms healthcare delivery in remote communities by training and paying local health workers, ensuring no patient is out of reach in Liberia, Ethiopia, Malawi, and Sierra Leone.
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