Zaira Medina

Dr. Zaira Medina, 58, is the director of the Pérez de León Hospital in Caracas, Venezuela. She recently gained attention for her courageous response to a devastating earthquake that struck her home country. Shortly after the quake, she organized a team of doctors and gathered medical supplies to assist in rescue efforts in La Guaira, where she faced the grim reality of searching for victims among the ruins of her own collapsed apartment building. Her determination to help her neighbors, despite the dangers and challenges, exemplifies her commitment to her community.