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Empowered to Uplift Others: Partnering with Nurses in Senegal

Empowered to Uplift Others: Partnering with Nurses in Senegal

For Issa Deme, a paediatric nurse working in Dakar, Senegal, learning is a never-ending process. “Nursing — and the overall medical field — evolves, so you have to follow it,” he said. “You cannot stick with one technique or old habits.” So Issa didn’t hesitate when...

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Sterile Processing to Ensure Safe Surgery

Sterile Processing to Ensure Safe Surgery

Genevieve Dione works as an endoscopy technician in Dakar, Senegal. In her role, she’s long been incorporating elements of sterile processing, which involves cleaning, preparing, and storing medical devices. However, she’s lacked opportunities to deepen her knowledge...

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The Face of Hope and Healing: Elvis Ngwang’s Story

The Face of Hope and Healing: Elvis Ngwang’s Story

“We are bringing you to Dakar.” These were Elvis Ngwang’s absolute favourite words to tell patients in the months before the Africa Mercy® returned to Senegal. After leaving earlier than planned due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital ship’s return in early 2022...

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A New Purpose: Martha’s Mercy Ships Story

A New Purpose: Martha’s Mercy Ships Story

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....

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