Five billion people around the world lack access to safe, timely surgical care. That figure, drawn from the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery, translates to roughly 18.6 million preventable deaths every year. Hospital ships are one of the more practical answers to...
Identical Twin Nurses have Patients Seeing Double on Hospital Ship in Madagascar Identical twin nurses from Germany — who volunteer on board the Africa Mercy® and work together at the same hospital in Switzerland — often have patients thinking they are seeing double....
For many Australian healthcare professionals, the desire to contribute beyond local practice continues to grow. Choosing to volunteer as a pharmacist overseas offers a meaningful way to apply clinical expertise in settings where it is critically needed. Whether you...
Across sub-Saharan Africa, more than one billion people live in countries where the public health system cannot meet the surgical demand that exists. The World Health Organisation has documented that the region carries roughly a quarter of the global burden of disease...
Goitre, the abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, is a significant health issue affecting millions of people across sub-Saharan Africa. The condition often remains undiagnosed until it reaches a severe stage, causing problems such as difficulty swallowing,...
Ophthalmic nurses are essential in providing eye care, particularly in regions with limited access to healthcare. In countries such as Sierra Leone and Liberia, where medical resources are scarce, Mercy Ships offers a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals to...