It was organized around three major events:
1. An international symposium on strengthening surgical, obstetric, and anaesthetic care systems by 2030 in Africa. This symposium brought together nearly 200 participants and took place in two stages between March and May 2022 in Dakar. A scientific meeting of experts from May 4-5, 2022 and a meeting of African Ministers of Health May 6, 2022 took place. The symposium was led by the Government of Senegal in collaboration with Mercy Ships, the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, and the African Colleges of Surgeons.
2. On May 30, 2022, following a ribbon cutting to inaugurate the Global Mercy™, African heads of state and ministers of health gathered to approve the Dakar Declaration and commit to accelerating access to safe, timely, and affordable surgery in Africa by 2030.
3. The blessing of the new and second hospital ship, the Global Mercy, took place on June 2, 2022 at the Port Automone in Dakar.
“We have eight years to make surgical healthcare in Africa better than before. Let’s make this vision happen.”
Dr. Pierre M’Pelé, Mercy Ships Africa Bureau Director
“We have eight years to make surgical healthcare in Africa better than before. Let’s make this vision happen.”
Dr. Pierre M’Pelé, Mercy Ships Africa Bureau Director
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