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

    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.

    Visit UCLA Med School Profile