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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Mobile medical teams in Tigray, supported by FHI 360, provide free healthcare to displaced communities affected by Ethiopia’s civil war, offering essential medical care, mental health support, and medications directly at displacement camps.
The Los Angeles County jail system’s innovative peer mental health program has grown from a small pilot to serve over 400 patients, becoming a model for correctional facilities nationwide.
In a region where surgery remains out of reach for many, ALIMA is leading a free campaign to provide care, train local staff, and restore hope to patients who have long been deprived of specialized treatment.
Solar-powered refrigeration systems are revolutionizing vaccine storage in remote African communities, providing reliable cold chain infrastructure that maintains life-saving immunizations even during power outages and natural disasters.
By addressing cervical cancer prevention and expanding efforts to tackle breast cancer, Uzbekistan is setting an example for public health strategies in Central Asia. From VaccinesWork/Gavi.
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