
Welcome to the Mercy Ships Africa Media Page
Mercy Ships is pleased to share our stories of hope and healing with the world. Journalists and other members of the media can access our press releases, and other assets below.
If you require additional information images, video downloads or assets, contact the media team:
International – Sophie Barnett
Senior Manager of International PR, Mercy Ships
Email: international.media@mercyships.org


Surgeon Honored for Decades of Free, Life-Changing Surgeries Across Africa with Mercy Ships
Press release
International Nurses Day: Nurse-Led Team Honored for Bringing Dignified Care and Support To Terminally Ill Patients on Hospital Ship in Africa
Press releaseMercy Ships Facts
Fundamental information about our organization, programs and ships
Global Mercy Facts
Details about our floating hospital ship and its facilities and features
Africa Mercy Facts
Details about our floating hospital ship and its facilities and features
Surgery Facts
Why the need is so extreme, and how we bring hope and healing
Mission, Vision & Values
The situation, our mission, vision and values
Education, Training, and Advocacy
Mercy Ships designs programmes to bring hope and healing to patients and providers, while strengthening the overall healthcare infrastructure in African nations where there are gaps in surgical systems.
Direct Medical Services
Upon invitation from country leaders, Mercy Ships deploys hospital
ships to African nations to provide free surgeries
Surgical Specialties
The seven types of specialty procedures offered are those typically unavailable, unaffordable, or lacking sufficient providers to meet the demand in the host nations.