Mercy Ships Africa Blog

Life-Changing Surgery Gives 3-Year-Old Girl a Fresh Start and Bright Smile

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Marion was born with an umbilical hernia; a condition that had grown more severe over time. She lost her mother when she was just a baby, and soon after, her father left. That's when her aunt Helen stepped in and took custody of her. "She is like my own daughter, and I want the best for her," Helen said.
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“Doctor of the Ward”: David’s Journey with Mercy Ships

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Now 12 years old, David's journey began in the quiet village of Sama Nywalinga, nestled at the end of a long, dusty road, 120 miles from Sierra Leone's second-largest town of Bo. His world changed forever when, at just a year old, a boiling pot of water spilled on him in a tragic accident.
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Passing the Torch: The Lasting Impact of Nurse Mentorship With Mercy Ships

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In a quiet room inside Freetown's Connaught Hospital, nurse mentor Katie Henderson is leading a training session with a small group of nurses. It's not just another training; it's the steady unfolding of a long-term vision: building up Sierra Leone's nursing workforce through partnership, mentorship, and hands-on education.
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Dr. Leo Cheng: A Life of Healing, Learning, and Service

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Few individuals embody the spirit of selfless service like Dr. Leo Cheng, a world-renowned surgeon specializing in oral, maxillofacial/head & neck surgery. A man of immense skill and deep compassion, Dr. Cheng has dedicated his life not only to his medical practice in the United Kingdom, but also to providing free, life-changing surgeries for the world's most vulnerable populations through his work with Mercy Ships.
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Mother’s Tumor Removed Through a Chance Encounter with Mercy Ships

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Une femme de 45 ans s'est vu retirer gratuitement une tumeur de la taille d'une orange après avoir été repérée par des membres de l'organisation humanitaire internationale Mercy Ships dans son village à Madagascar.
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Serving With Mercy Ships: A Journey of Hope and Growth

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Servir avec Mercy Ships est plus qu'un simple travail ; c'est un périple qui transforme non seulement la vie des patients, mais aussi celle des bénévoles et de l'équipage de jour qui se consacrent à cette cause. Pour Josoa Mino, un jeune homme de Madagascar, rejoindre l’ONG a ouvert des portes à des opportunités qu'il n'aurait jamais crues possibles.
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From Traveling Nurse to Mercy Ships Volunteer: God’s Plan for Trent

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Without volunteers like Trent Yoder, Mercy Ships couldn’t provide surgeries for patients efficiently. As the team lead in the preoperative department, Trent coordinates the intake of patients seeking free surgical care on the Global Mercy™.
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Impact in Action: How Partnership in Guinea Is Transforming Healthcare Access and Outcomes Across the Region

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A New Gift: Hope for Emmanuel

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Manteneh was a nearly defeated woman when she brought her 3-year-old son, Emmanuel, to Mercy Ships in January. She told doctors on the Global Mercy™ that several local hospitals in Freetown simply did not know what they could do to treat Emmanuel’s rare disorder, lymphangioma, so they turned her away. For Manteneh, Mercy Ships was their last chance. She explained how this all began. Shortly after her son was born, she noticed a white-colored swelling around his ear. Unsure of what to do, she compressed the area with warm water, but things began to worsen.
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Appartement 3ème étage à droite,

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Appartement 3ème étage à droite,

Dakar, SENEGAL

Tel: +221782967104 /776447017
africa@mercyships.org

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