Tag: Mercy Ships

David Ugai: Transforming dental training – from Guinea into the African continent

Dental care is not a luxury; it is a crucial component of essential healthcare. Without it, not only is...

Sierra Leone: Medical experts meet to foster partnerships in boosting surgical care needs in West Africa.

Renowned surgeons and medical experts from across West Africa and beyond met in Freetown, Sierra Leone to propose accelerating...

Sierra Leone: Mother’s relief as daughter is given life-saving surgery by charity Mercy Ships

A mother who lived in fear her daughter’s fast-growing tumor would suffocate her is rejoicing after a surgical charity...

Health in Africa: the tree that hides the forest

In August, World Health Organisation (WHO)'s Monitoring Report on Universal Health Coverage in Africa revealed a 10-year rise in...

Raising the bar of expectation while accelerating access to safe surgical care in Africa

We celebrated World Health Day on April 7, 2023, and I thought it a good time to reflect on...
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Senegalese Mercy Ships volunteers ready to meet the need at home

For Mercy Ships volunteer David Bies, the upcoming field service in Senegal of the brand-new Global Mercy® holds special meaning. David is...

Committed partnerships are best way to ensure all Africans’ access to life-saving surgical procedures

As Mercy Ships marks 30 years of service on the continent, providing free surgical care, training, and support from its...

Committed partnerships are best way to ensure all Africans’ access to life-saving surgical procedures

As Mercy Ships marks 30 years of service on the continent, providing free surgical care, training, and support from its...

Committed partnerships are the best way to ensure that all Africans have access to life-saving surgical procedures

As Mercy Ships marks 30 years of service on the continent, providing free surgical care, training, and support from its...

Health in Africa: the tree that hides the forest

In August, World Health Organisation (WHO)'s Monitoring Report on Universal Health Coverage in Africa revealed a 10-year rise in...