by Darren Swain | Jul 8, 2026 | Patient Stories
“Can’t you really see me, Grandma?” After Delphine lost her sight, her three-year-old grandson often asked her the question. When they walked together, he would gently take her hand and guide her forward. At mealtimes, her daughter, Noronette, carefully placed food in...
by Darren Swain | Jul 1, 2026 | News
A long-awaited reunion is on the horizon! The Global Mercy™, after three consecutive field services in Sierra Leone, is preparing for a new mission in Ghana. “Mercy Ships has been so instrumental in furthering the health sector of Sierra Leone,” said Gabriel, a Sierra...
by Darren Swain | Jul 1, 2026 | Patient Stories
In Malagasy tradition, new mothers are expected to remain in bed for weeks after giving birth. But just days after Alfredo was born, Doxie made a decision that would shape her son’s future. Despite her exhaustion and physical weakness, she wrapped her newborn in her...
by Darren Swain | Jun 17, 2026 | News
While the Global Mercy® prepares for her next mission in Ghana, Mercy Ships’ ongoing partnership with Sierra Leone will continue to strengthen its healthcare system through surgical education and training. FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, 16 June 2026 – From 2023 to 2026, the...
by Darren Swain | May 22, 2026 | Patient Stories
In Anjiro, a rural village in western Madagascar, families are known for many things. Some are known for farming, others for craftsmanship, generosity, or faith. But for years, Haja’s family was known for something else. Their name became attached to their children....
