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: 

Diane Rickard
International Media Relations Manager, Mercy Ships
Email: international.media@mercyships.org

Mercy Ships Facts

Fundamental information about our organization, programs, and ships.

Global Mercy Facts

Details about our first purpose-built 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.

Education, Training, and Advocacy

Mercy Ships designs programmes to bring hope and healing to patients and providers, while helping to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in African nations where there are gaps in surgical systems.

Direct Medical Services

Upon invitation from country leaders and governments, Mercy Ships deploys hospital ships to nations in Africa to provide free and safe surgeries.

Surgical Specialties

The seven types of specialty procedures offered are those typically unavailable, unaffordable, or lacking sufficient providers to meet the demand in host nations.