THE MSC FOUNDATION, THE MSC GROUP AND MERCY SHIPS INTERNATIONAL JOIN FORCES TO BUILD A NEW HOSPITAL SHIP
With one person dying because of a surgically treatable disease every two seconds, the need for safe surgery isn't slowing down — so neither are we. Mercy Ships is thrilled to share that we are growing our fleet with a new hospital ship, purpose-built to save, train,...
Hospital ship arrives in Madagascar to deliver surgical care and training
TOAMASINA, MADAGASCAR – International charity Mercy Ships returned to Madagascar on February 1st to bring transformative surgical education and free, life-changing surgeries. Freshly refitted hospital ship, the upgraded...
Madagascar’s Teaching Surgeon Passes on Her Skills, Her Dream
In the often male-dominated field of medicine, Professor Fanjandrainy Rasoaherinomejanahary is part of a legacy of female healers. “I am the daughter of a nurse,” said the Malagasy surgeon and professor of visceral surgery, who goes by Prof. Fanja. As a young girl,...
Passing on the Healing: Hawa’s Story of Life-Saving Surgery
There was much excitement on board the Global Mercy™ recently as a young woman named Hawa climbed up the gangway. Hawa, an aspiring nurse from Sierra Leone, had never set foot on this brand-new hospital ship. But she has walked this swaying path over the water before....
Training that Saves Lives: Dr. Camara’s Story
As a young boy, Dr. Abraham Camara was puzzled when relatives, friends, and neighbors came to seek medical help from his father, a high school teacher. “He was the only person who had gone to university, and he worked for the government,” explained Dr. Camara. Thus,...
Raising the Bar for Safe Surgical Care on World Health Day
Dr. Juliette Tuakli, Mercy Ships Diplomatic Ambassador for Africa, is uniquely positioned to speak into the need for greater access to safe surgical care across African nations. As a highly acclaimed Pediatrician and Reproductive Health specialist, as well as the...
Hospital Ship Africa Mercy® Docks at Dormac in Durban, South Africa for Repairs and Maintenance to extend service life
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA 6 March 2023 -- Operated by...
One Port, Two Nations: The Global Mercy™ Arrives in Dakar
On February 14, a special day of celebration took place in the Port of Dakar, Senegal. A long-awaited sight was on the horizon as the newly built Mercy Ship, the Global Mercy™, sailed into view. Designed to deliver hope and healing to nations with limited surgical...
‘Giving Back’: Senegalese Mercy Ships Volunteers Ready to Meet the Need at Home
For Mercy Ships volunteer David Bies, the upcoming field service in Senegal of the brand-new Global Mercy® holds special meaning. That’s because for him, this will be a journey home. David is from Kedougou, Senegal, about 700 kilometers from the capital of Dakar, and...
Mercy Ships’ Newest Hospital Ship Prepares to Serve First Patients
On board the Global Mercy, docked in Spain’s Canary Islands, there is an atmosphere of expectation. Ever since the new ship's construction was completed in mid-2021, she’s been getting ready to serve her very first patients. Day after day, her crew has been patiently...