by Mel | Jan 19, 2023 | Blogs, Stories, Volunteers
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...
by Mel | Oct 9, 2022 | Blogs, Medical, Stories, Volunteers
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...
by Mel | Oct 5, 2022 | Blogs, Medical, Stories, Volunteers
“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...
by Mel | Sep 12, 2022 | Medical, Stories, Volunteers
Mercy Ships is excited to welcome a new International Chief Medical Officer to the helm during an exciting new season for the organisation – and for Africa. Dr. Mark Shrime has been serving on board the Africa Mercy® twice a year as a volunteer head and neck surgeon...
by Mel | Sep 9, 2022 | Medical, Stories, Volunteers
In Senegal, a nation of over 16 million people, there is currently not a single children’s orthopaedic surgeon. It’s a need that’s immense – and immediate. Without a local specialist, children with lower limb conditions in Senegal must wait for a doctor from another...
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