by Darren Swain | Sep 22, 2025 | Patient Stories
Following an unexpected encounter with our medical team in her village, Marie Elisa received a maxillofacial surgery on board the Africa Mercy. An inspiring story that reflects the courage and resilience of our patients. At the age of 40, Marie Elisa’s life was turned...
by Darren Swain | Sep 5, 2025 | Patient Stories
Freetown, Sierra Leone – September 2, 2025. The Global Mercy™, the world’s largest purpose-built civilian hospital ship, has officially launched her third consecutive field service in Sierra Leone, with the successful surgery of its very first patient, 40-year-old...
by Darren Swain | Aug 27, 2025 | Patient Stories
Ruth is a brilliant, warm, and well-cultured 13-year-old. She is the type of daughter who naturally assumes care of the home and goes out of her way to ensure the comfort of everyone around. From doing domestic chores to helping her mother make sales, she enjoys being...
by Darren Swain | Aug 5, 2025 | Patient Stories
Three-year-old Marion’s smile, spirit, and energy light up every room she enters. Vibrant, playful, and full of life, she’s the kind of child who makes instant friends and gives warm hugs. “Marion is a playful little girl who is very friendly. She’s...
by Darren Swain | Aug 4, 2025 | Patient Stories
When Armane was born, the traditional birth attendants helping his mother, Roseline, hesitated to hand him over. Instead, they tried to hide his face from her. Roseline was in a rice field, far from a hospital and the labor had been long, “I had complications during...
by Darren Swain | Jul 3, 2025 | Patient Stories
Fatmata sat quietly in the Admissions tent cuddling her sixteen-month-old daughter in her lap. She had been searching for over a year for someone to give her some hope that little Sidiatu might have a normal life. Born with congenital cataracts in both eyes, the...
