Population
15,020,945 people live in Senegal.
COVID-19 Update 01 June 2020
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Thiès
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Fatick
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Kaolack
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Diourbel
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Kaffrine
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Louga
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Matam
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Tambacounda
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Kedougou
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Kolda
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Sedhiou
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Ziguinchor
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Mercy Ships and Senegal
During the Africa Mercy’s eight-month stay, Mercy Ships provided care for all 14 regions of Senegal. Together, we performed over 1,400 life-changing surgeries onboard, treated over 5,500 dental patients at a land-based dental clinic outside of the Dakar area, as well as provided healthcare training to over 1,200 local healthcare professionals through one-on-one mentoring and internationally recognized courses.
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Thiès
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Fatick
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Kaolack
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Diourbel
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Kaffrine
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Louga
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Saint Louis
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Matam
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Tambacounda
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Kedougou
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Kolda
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Sedhiou
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Ziguinchor
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Dakar
Mercy Ships and Senegal
During the Africa Mercy’s eight-month stay, Mercy Ships provided care for all 14 regions of Senegal. Together, we performed over 1,400 life-changing surgeries onboard, treated over 5,500 dental patients at a land-based dental clinic outside of the Dakar area, as well as provided healthcare training to over 1,200 local healthcare professionals through one-on-one mentoring and internationally recognized courses.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Our partnership with Senegal
Our partnership with Senegal
Mercy Ships is a global charity, which uses hospital ships to bring hope and healing to nations who are holistically building stronger healthcare systems. This supported the healthcare aspect of the country’s existing “Emerging Senegal” strategy.
The volunteer professionals of Mercy Ships have been honored to partner with Senegal’s health ministry by being able to offer immediate surgical intervention onboard the Africa Mercy, sharing advice and resources to build Senegal’s own capacity, and assisting the Minister of Health where we could in creating a dynamic national surgical plan. All of Mercy Ships services were offered in Senegal at no cost.
Mercy Ships is a global charity, which uses hospital ships to bring hope and healing to nations who are holistically building stronger healthcare systems. This supported the healthcare aspect of the country’s existing “Emerging Senegal” strategy.
The volunteer professionals of Mercy Ships have been honored to partner with Senegal’s health ministry by being able to offer immediate surgical intervention onboard the Africa Mercy, sharing advice and resources to build Senegal’s own capacity, and assisting the Minister of Health where we could in creating a dynamic national surgical plan. All of Mercy Ships services were offered in Senegal at no cost.
Who We Are
Founded in 1978, Mercy Ships is a global faith-based charity that uses hospital ships and volunteer professionals to deliver free specialized surgical care and medical training to build the local healthcare systems with our host nations, focusing in Africa.
Medical Training
Mercy Ships offers free training designed to empower healthcare workers and strengthen local healthcare systems. Instruction is specific to the unique needs of our host nation and planned in collaboration with the National Ministry of Health.
How We Help
Mercy Ships comes alongside our host nation with volunteer professionals to address the immediate surgical needs of a nation, simultaneously training local healthcare workers, and collaboratively building healthcare infrastructure. This approach empowers our host’s sustainable progress and continued development.
Who We Are
Founded in 1978, Mercy Ships is a global faith-based charity that uses hospital ships and volunteer professionals to deliver free specialized surgical care and medical training to build the local healthcare systems with our host nations, focusing in Africa.
Medical Training
Mercy Ships offers free training designed to empower healthcare workers and strengthen local healthcare systems. Instruction is specific to the unique needs of our host nation and planned in collaboration with the National Ministry of Health.
How We Help
Mercy Ships comes alongside our host nation with volunteer professionals to address the immediate surgical needs of a nation, simultaneously training local healthcare workers, and collaboratively building healthcare infrastructure. This approach empowers our host’s sustainable progress and continued development.
Aug 2019
Arrival
The Africa Mercy arrived in the Port of Dakar.
Aug 2019 - Mar 2020
Field Service
Mercy Ships partnered with the Senegal to provide over 1,400 free surgeries and train over 1,200 local healthcare professionals.
Aug 2019 - Mar 2020
Apr 2020
Departure due to COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Africa Mercy ceased operations onboard and departed Senegal as soon as it was safe to do so for all patients, crew, and day crew.
Apr 2020 - ???
Maintenance
The Africa Mercy undergoes annual maintenance and prepares for her return to Senegal.
Apr 2020 - ???
??? 2021
Anticipated Return
Mercy Ships plans on returning as soon as is feasible.
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Ask Us Anything
We are excited to share our story with you. We believe that a successful collaboration is based on mutual trust. By being transparent with local media and organizations and inviting them to learn more about our mission, we hope to build strong partnerships that will help us achieve our goals.
For this purpose, we have selected for you the most important facts and figures about Mercy Ships.
If you have any questions, please contact us using this form. Our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Get in Touch
Please be aware, we’re not taking any referrals through this form. Referrals through messages or email will not be received. Any other message we will try to respond to ASAP.
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Africa Bureau
11 Rue 12.225,
Les Cocotiers-la Haie Vive
04 B.P 1398 Cotonou, BÉNIN
Tel: +229 62 38 79 79
africa@mercyships.org
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