by webadmin | Apr 8, 2021 | Blogs, Stories
While the COVID-19 pandemic caused us to temporarily pause surgical operations on board our hospital ship in Africa, we’re as steadfast as ever in our mission to serve those in need. In addition to leading virtual medical training courses and donating vital personal...
by webadmin | Mar 25, 2021 | Blogs, Stories
When 2020 began, Mercy Ships had a full slate of our regular in-country medical training programs in the pipeline. Of course, like many others around the world, we had to adapt our plans when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out early in the year. We quickly realised that...
by webadmin | Aug 19, 2020 | Blogs, Stories
A couple of common questions that we get from those interested in volunteering with us focuses on the safety of our crew. Specifically, “is it safe to live on board ships in African nations? What security measures are in place?” We think these are great questions!...
by webadmin | Aug 17, 2020 | Medical, Stories, Volunteers
Imagine a child whose life has been spent in shadows and darkness because of a simple cataract. For most people in developed nations, a quick trip to the ophthalmologist would resolve this issue, but for those who have little to no access to quality health care, their...
by webadmin | Aug 3, 2020 | Blogs, Stories
In partnership with our Deck and Engineering crew, Mercy Ships provides free training and internationally recognised certifications each year. This ensures that our maritime crew are qualified to meet the legal manning requirements to keep our hospital afloat, while...
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