by Darren Swain | Sep 18, 2026 | News
The first surgeries on board the Global Mercy hospital ship in Tema, Ghana were to begin September 8th in the early morning. Before getting straight to work, the entire Mercy Ships crew joined together to pray over the surgeons. Captain Taylor Perez led that ship wide...
by Darren Swain | Aug 18, 2026 | News
The Global Mercy™ arrived in Tema, expanding access to safe surgery and supporting Ghana’s national surgical priorities. Tema, Ghana—18 August 2026. The Global Mercy, following her recent field service in Sierra Leone and scheduled annual maintenance period, arrived...
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 | 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 6, 2026 | News
Continuing a long-term partnership with Madagascar, Mercy Ships renews its commitment with third consecutive field service. Toamasina, Madagascar – May 6, 2026. The hospital ship Africa Mercy® arrived in Toamasina yesterday, marking the sixth time that Mercy Ships has...
by Darren Swain | May 4, 2026 | News
The Africa Mercy® sails from Durban back to cyclone-ravaged Madagascar DURBAN, South Africa—30 April 2026. Following a successful annual maintenance period, the team at Dormac bid a fond farewell to the Africa Mercy®. The hospital ship has now set sail for Madagascar,...
