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World Blood Donor Day: Mercy Ships Volunteers Donate in Real Time to Save Lives
The patient’s blood was A+, and she was going to need a lot more of it. Mercy Ships volunteer anesthesiologist Dr. Brian Barki and his team knew this for certain. As they gathered for a morning huddle on board the Global Mercy®, docked in Dakar, Senegal, they began to...
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...
Mercy Ships appoints Dr. Juliette M. Tuakli as Mercy Ships Diplomatic Ambassador for Africa
GARDEN VALLEY, TEXAS DECEMBER 21, 2022 - Mercy Ships is pleased to announce that Dr. Juliette M. Tuakli has been named in the newly created role of Diplomatic Ambassador for Africa. The appointment will support the activation of strategic partnerships with...
Adama’s Bright New Smile
When Binta brought her four-year-old granddaughter Adama to Mercy Ships for a cleft lip surgery, the mother shared her deep gratitude. “We are so grateful to be here, and that Adama will be able to go to school healed. The village that loves her already will...
Mercy Ships Looks to the Future with New International Chief Medical Officer
Mercy Ships is excited to welcome a new International Chief Medical Officer to the helm during an exciting new season for the organization – and for Africa. Dr. Mark Shrime has been serving on board the Africa Mercy® twice a year as a volunteer head and neck surgeon...
A New Purpose: Martha’s Journey
It was an episode of 60 Minutes that changed the course of Martha Rodriguez’s life. As she watched the show from her Texas home in 2013, she was captivated. The episode was about a Mercy Ships hospital ship, and Martha immediately knew she wanted to be a part of it....