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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Last time we learned about Dr. Thuy Le’s inspiration and mentorship that serve as a compass for her journey as a researcher in talaromycosis. Let’s dive deeper in this story to learn about her challenges and achievements, and her work at the Tropical Medicine Research Center (TMRC) in Vietnam and Duke University in the US.
The Fistula Foundation and Muso Health are revolutionizing healthcare delivery in developing nations, with the former providing critical surgeries for childbirth injuries and the latter deploying community health workers to reduce child mortality dramatically.
The team from International Medical Corps is delivering crucial care for the mind and body while the people of Asheville rebuild and recover.
Dr. Jean William “Bill” Pape, founder of GHESKIO health clinics in Haiti, has provided free healthcare services for over four decades, pioneering treatments for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and cardiovascular disease while facing unprecedented challenges.
Following historic flooding in the country, Direct Relief commits $135,000 to Spanish search and rescue organization, Bomberos Unidos Sin Fronteras.
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