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 | Aug 19, 2022 | Blogs, Volunteers
Paediatric Anaesthesia Training in Senegal In June 2022, more than 30 Senegalese healthcare professionals boarded the Global Mercy to equip themselves with new skills in safe surgery that could save countless vulnerable young lives. “People think babies and children...
by Mel | Aug 17, 2022 | Blogs, General, Medical, Stories, Volunteers
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....
by Mel | Nov 17, 2021 | Blogs, Stories
Mercy Ships is overjoyed to share that in early 2022, the Africa Mercy® will return to a beloved port – Dakar, Senegal. By invitation of Senegal’s government, led by President H.E. Macky Sall, Mercy Ships will continue this partnership and return to bring hope and...
by Kaylee | Jul 13, 2021 | Blogs, Stories
The Africa Mercy houses a culturally diverse community, boasting over 60 countries represented at any given time. With volunteer crew from all over the world, one doesn’t need to step foot onto the dock in West Africa to experience another culture. One simply needs to...
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