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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Sulaima Ishaq leads Sudan’s transitional government unit combating violence against women and children, providing crucial support to survivors and documenting cases of sexual violence amidst the country’s brutal civil war.
Dr. Denis Mukwege was awarded the Aurora Prize for his comprehensive care of survivors of sexual violence in the Congo and advocating for an end to the use of rape as a weapon of war.
Emma Burkhardt, a passionate student of prosthetics and orthotics, traveled to Kenya with the Limb Kind Foundation to provide life-changing prosthetic care to children, witnessing their resilience and gratitude firsthand.
On Parenting Outreach Day, 20 UCLA dental students and KCDC staff successfully provided dental care to 54 adult patients who normally would not receive treatment.
The Amsterdam Center for Sex Workers, a government-funded clinic, is at the forefront of efforts to improve healthcare access and outcomes for the city’s 5000 to 7000 sex workers.
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