Our Medical Programs
Over 50% of the global population lives within 100 miles of a coast. Many lack clean water, reliable electricity, medical facilities and personnel. Our hospital ships are the best way deliver state-of-the-art medical care to port cities, providing a controlled, safe and clean environment for patients and volunteers alike.
In 1978, Mercy Ships began sailing on our mission to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. Each year, we’ve been able to provide safe, life-changing surgeries to a greater number of people.
To date, Mercy Ships has performed over 122,000 surgical procedures and provided training for thousands of local healthcare professionals across Africa. Every port brings new challenges, new successes, and new transformations.
Craniofacial tumors, cleft lip, cleft palate, and ear-nose-throat diseases.
Club feet, bowed legs, windswept legs, and knocked knees.
Severe wound scars, benign tumors, chronic ulcers, and burn contractures.
Childbirth complications, vesicovaginal fistulas, rectovaginal fistulas, and prolapse.
Hernias, goiters, and other issues correctible by surgery.
Cataracts, allergy, infection, injury, pterygium, and strabismus.
Terminal illnesses, patient care, and spiritual and practical support.
Gum disease, cavities, tooth decay, tooth extraction, and dental hygiene.
Our Medical Programs
Over 50% of the global population lives within 100 miles of a coast. Many lack clean water, reliable electricity, medical facilities and personnel. Our hospital ships are the best way deliver state-of-the-art medical care to port cities, providing a controlled, safe and clean environment for patients and volunteers alike.
In 1978, Mercy Ships began sailing on our mission to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. Each year, we’ve been able to provide safe, life-changing surgeries to a greater number of people.
To date, Mercy Ships has performed over 122,000 surgical procedures and provided training for thousands of local healthcare professionals across Africa. Every port brings new challenges, new successes, and new transformations.
craniofacial tumors, cleft lip, cleft palate, ear-nose-throat diseases
Club feet, bowed legs, windswept legs and knocked knees.
Severe wound scars, benign tumors, chronic ulcers, burn contractures
childbirth complications, vesicovaginal fistulas, rectovaginal fistulas, prolapse
hernias, goiters, other issues correctible by surgery
cataracts, allergy, infection, injury, pterygium, and strabismus
terminal illnesses, patient care, spiritual and practical support
gum disease, cavities, tooth decay, tooth extraction, dental hygiene