Mercy Ships Returns to Ghana With Its Largest Hospital Ship
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...
Mercy Ships Returns to Ghana After 19 Years
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...
Mercy Ships Completes Three Years of Life- Transforming Impact in Sierra Leone
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...
Africa Mercy Brings Life-Changing Surgeries Back to Madagascar After Cyclone Gezani
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...
Mercy Ships completes drydocking maintenance period with Dormac
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,...
Mercy Ships South Africa Office Visits the Africa Mercy in Durban
This year, the Mercy Ships South African office had the privilege of visiting the Africa Mercy while the ship was docked at Durban Harbour for its annual maintenance period. This visit provided a meaningful opportunity for the full office team to step on board the...
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...