Mercy Ships CEO Meets President of Senegal to Strengthen Long-Term Partnership
Dakar, Senegal – 27 February 2026 - Dr. Michelle White, CEO of Mercy Ships, met this week with His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal, at the Presidential Palace in Dakar to discuss the future of collaboration between Mercy...
Mercy Ships Supports National Response Following Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar
Toamasina, Madagascar – 3/3/2026. Following the devastating cyclone that struck Madagascar’s east coast, Mercy Ships has joined with national disaster response efforts in Toamasina (Tamatave) through the provision of essential relief supplies, in coordination with the...
The Africa Mercy Enters Dry Dock: Preparing for Years of Continued Service
The Africa Mercy has officially entered dry dock, marking an important new chapter in the life of this remarkable hospital ship. At 46 years old, the Africa Mercy remains a steadfast and reliable vessel, having served countless patients and communities across Africa....
Mercy Ships South Africa attend the COSECSA Conference in Burundi
Mercy Ships South Africa Engages at COSECSA Conference to Strengthen Surgical Care Across Africa The College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) is the largest surgical training institution in Sub-Saharan Africa. It delivers a unified surgical...
Married Doctors Find Renewed Purpose and Passion With Mercy Ships
Freetown, Sierra Leone -. While many couples might prepare for retirement as their years get along, Elaine and David Sigalet chose a different path. It is a path that lets them sail across oceans, transform lives, and deepens their bond in ways they could never have...
Dr. Justina Seyi-Olajide: A Trailblazer Bringing Hope To Children in Sierra Leone
Dr. Justina Seyi-Olajide is no stranger to forging new paths. A brilliant and daring pediatric surgeon from Nigeria, she made history on the Global Mercy™ in Sierra Leone as the first female African pediatric surgeon to volunteer with Mercy Ships. She’s a surgeon at...
Hands of Hope: Frank’s Volunteer Experience with Mercy Ships
Before Frank Seibure ever put on scrubs or stepped on board a Mercy Ship, he was already on a mission to bring hope by advocating for human rights in his home country of Sierra Leone. However, after encountering Mercy Ships more than a decade ago, he decided to...
Mercy Ships – South Africa recently attended the IMO World Maritime Day Conference in Cape Town.
Department of Transport, together with industry partners, commemorated World Maritime Day 2025 at Lagoon Beach Hotel, Cape Town, on 25 September 2025 under the global theme “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, and Our Opportunity.” Deputy Minister of Transport, Mr. Mkhuleko...
Anchored In Purpose: Emmanuel’s Story of Service With Mercy Ships
Emmanuel Nwaji is a 34-year-old maritime officer from Nigeria. He serves on board the Global Mercy™ as a second officer and is responsible for navigation and training. Known for his impeccable leadership and commitment to excellence, he plays a vital role in...
Government of Ghana Renews Partnership with Mercy Ships to Strengthen Surgical Care
ACCRA, GHANA – September 11, 2025: The Government of Ghana and international charity Mercy Ships have reaffirmed their partnership, announcing that the Global Mercy™ hospital ship will sail to Ghana in August 2026. While docked in the Port of Tema, the ship will...