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Read about 7 brave stories from community up-standers around the world


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Dr. Abhay Bang: Village-Based Healthcare in India

He empowered local volunteers to provide neonatal care, reducing infant mortality.

Read the full story on The Guardian



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Dr. Paul Farmer – Healthcare as a Human Right

Co-founder of Partners in Health, Dr. Farmer brought world-class care to the poorest communities, from Haiti to Rwanda.

Read the full story on Time



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Dr. Tom Catena – The Doctor Who Stayed

Dr. Catena is the sole physician serving thousands in Sudan’s Nuba Mountains, working through war and hardship.

Read more at Duke, Global Health Institute  



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Note: All images of Dr. Rola Hallam are copyrighted. To respect image rights, I have chosen not to include them here. You can view her official photos on her website.

Dr. Rola Hallam – Rebuilding Health from Within

Founder of CanDo, Dr. Hallam supports local medical workers in Syria to rebuild health systems from the ground up.

Read more at Dr Rola Hallam



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Dr. Waheed Arian – From Refugee to Lifesaver

A former Afghan refugee, Dr. Arian now uses telemedicine to connect doctors in war zones with global specialists.

Read his story on NHS England 



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Note: All images of Dr. Javid Abdelmoneim are copyrighted. To respect image rights, I have chosen not to include them here. You can view his official photos here.

Dr. Javid Abdelmoneim – On the Front Lines with MSF

Dr. Abdelmoneim has delivered emergency care in Syria, Sierra Leone, and South Sudan through Médecins Sans Frontières.

Read about him at BBC Panorama: Ebola Frontline



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Dr. Samuel Edwards – From Peace Corps to Purpose

Inspired by his service in Belize, Dr. Edwards now brings compassionate care to underserved communities.

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