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Unsung Heroes

The Unsung Heroes category celebrates the people whose dedication, compassion and quiet contributions make a meaningful difference in health and wellbeing. It shines a light on individuals and teams whose work may go unnoticed by many but has a profound impact on patients, communities and the wider health ecosystem. Through stories of resilience, service and selfless care, this category pays tribute to those who go above and beyond without seeking recognition.

The green cross code

Its #RoadSafetyWeek so here's a blast from the past! UK Public Information Film. Road Safety. Green Cross Code Man is Dave Prowse, the same guy...
The green cross code

Medical emergencies in rural areas

In medical emergencies, people living in remote and rural areas can be disadvantaged, having to travel many miles to a hospital in order to receive...
Medical emergencies in rural areas

Poppies animation

This weekend we stop to remember the names of members of our armed forces who died in the line of duty during the First World...
Poppies animation

A dispatch from Mosul

The healthcare infrastructure in Mosul (Iraq’s 2nd largest city) was completely destroyed by ISIS and as the city had been held under siege for over...
A dispatch from Mosul

Cutting through compassion fatigue

Compassion fatigue is what happens when you see the same terrible suffering day after day. When I was reporting on the migrant crisis in the...
Cutting through compassion fatigue

Saliah’s story for MSF

Saliha is a patient at MSF’s women’s health clinic in Kamrangirchar, a densely populated slum in the south of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. She...
Saliah’s story for MSF

The plight of child refugees

Volunteers at Doctors of the World help child refugees from countries including Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq as well as Libya, Eritrea and Somalia. Dr Sarah Dickson...
The plight of child refugees