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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The Octopi microscope autonomously analyzes blood samples in minutes, detecting malaria-infected cells among millions. Its creators hope it will accelerate the fight against malaria. From Stanford Report.
As we step into a new year of promise and purpose, we are inspired to continue delivering vital medical relief services, health education, and clean water and sanitation systems that will improve life for the people of the Peruvian Amazon.
In a sandy area of southern Ethiopia, affected by malnutrition, climate shocks, water scarcity, and lack of healthcare, new life continues to emerge in the remote hospital of Hargelle, in Afder. From ALIMA.
Needle-free jet injectors are transforming polio vaccination in Afghanistan, eliminating fear and building trust among families who previously hesitated—and helping bring one of the world’s last polio-endemic countries closer to eradication. From the Global Polio Eradication Initiative
Dr. Ghada Hatem-Gantzer spent years listening to women describe abuse, mutilation, and trauma—then built a facility that brought all the help they needed under one roof. Now her template is spreading across France.
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