Patient Stories

Fanta

Despite working in the medical field in Cameroon for over 17 years, Fanta was too frightened to seek treatment for a tumour under her right arm. For nearly 10 years, she learned to strategically hide the tumour under draped shawls while she worked, refusing to have it removed.

Cecilia

Cecilia's legs appeared normal at birth, but as she grew, one of her knees formed abnormally. She was diagnosed with knock knees, a condition that causes the knees to angle together and makes it nearly impossible for the legs to stay straight.

Elvie

When little Elvie was born with her left foot forlornly turned in, her mother’s heart learned what anguish was. And, like most mums, Noeline was determined to find a way to help her daughter.

Fifaliana

The tiny nine-year-old struggled into the Mercy Ships admissions tent. Fifaliana’s legs seemed to be slowly folding beneath her. They could no longer hold her erect.

Ronaldo

Ronaldo no longer feels pain in his front teeth, so he does not realise that his health is a ticking time bomb. He is just concerned about preserving his fabulous smile.

Israel

When Simone finally had the joy of laying eyes on her new baby, she was shocked – her baby boy’s mouth was torn open at the top.

Sidiatu

Sidiatu was born with congenital cataracts and after surgery can see for the first time. We provide surgeries for visual impairments, eye diseases and congenital cataracts.

Sibi Julie

Sibi Julie was born with a bilateral cleft lip and after surgery can now feed and gain nourishment.