Surgery performed by a British consultant on board the Global Mercy has helped a four-year-old boy transform his life. Amadou, from Senegal, was struggling to walk or move due to rickets. Every step was painful for him. His carer, Mariatou,...
Malang, a five-year-old boy from Senegal, had been to multiple hospitals in his home country in search of medical help. His legs started to bow when he was two years old. His parents couldn’t afford surgery or find a surgeon...
If you're coming to Big Church Festival (25-26th May) we’ll see you there! Here’s all you need to know about how you can support Mercy Ships at the festival. What is the Big Church Festival? Big Church Festival brings together Christians of...
Dr Austin Demby, Minister of Health, Sierra Leone. As surgical and healthcare experts from around the world gather for the 64th Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of the West African College of Surgeons in Sierra Leone, a profound dedication to advancing...
YouTube star Emma Cruises has now sold more than 6,000 replica toys of her co-presenter pet cat Captain Hudson and raised a whopping £80,000 for Mercy Ships. Emma, 29, has recently released version four of the toy, which fans have posed...
Florence Bangura’s history with Mercy Ships spans 20 years, covering two countries and three ships – and on International Women’s Day, we wanted to share her incredible story. At the age of 29, Florence worked as a welder on board the...
When nine-year-old Maria Kuo went on a Mercy Ships tour in New Zealand, a fire was lit in her heart. Fast forward a few years and she’s now a Ward Clinical Supervisor on board – as well as raising her...
An exciting partnership has been formed between Mercy Ships and a theatre company that has released a new drama about the Titanic. Searchlight Theatre Company is touring churches with its new show ‘Titanic: The Last Hero and The Last Coward’. The...
The Ministry of Health has today announced the extension of the Global Mercy’s stay in Sierra Leone. This affirms the commitment to addressing the surgical needs of the Sierra Leonean people and advancing healthcare education in the region. Since its arrival...
Kevin So says the Global Mercy is the best hospital he’s ever worked for. Why? The answer is easy: “We’re all volunteers, there’s a special energy and drive from everybody. Everyone is extremely humble, and very talented.” From two years as a...
We're delighted to announce that the Africa Mercy arrived in the Port of Toamasina, Madagascar, 1 February 2024. After braving the waters of the Atlantic during typhoon season, the joyful crew was welcomed with dancing and singing by many awaiting their...
Mercy Ships is delighted to bring hope and healing to Madagascar by providing transformative surgical education as well as life-changing free surgeries to patients on board the Africa Mercy. These operations will cover a range of specialties including maxillofacial and Ear,...
A British volunteer is using his skills to bring hope and healing to hundreds of people. Our senior biomedical technician Nick Brown is loving his floating workplace at sea. “On the engineering side, it is very much the same as a modern...
As we celebrate Black History Month and this year’s theme, ‘Saluting our Sisters’, it’s an excellent opportunity to celebrate the contributions of remarkable individuals who have made a significant impact on global health. Humanitarian Awards Global published a list highlighting the...
Mercy Ships is delighted that leading global shipbroking firm, SSY, has chosen us as their new global charity partner. SSY have for many years supported Mercy Ships through Cargo Day – the biggest online fundraising event for the maritime community. Now, the...
