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COVID-19 Update 01 June 2020

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Mercy Ships and Senegal

Mercy Ships is committed to continuing our partnership with the Government of Senegal and we are thankful to have returned to the port of Dakar in February 2022.

Mercy Ships would like to thank the people of Senegal for the close collaboration over the past year and the joint preparation for the future.

Mercy Ships plans to be in Senegal for the majority of 2022, working together with the Ministry of Health across all 14 regions of the country to bring hope and healing to those in need.

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Mercy Ships and Senegal

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Mercy Ships is committed to continuing our partnership with the Government of Senegal and we are thankful to have returned to the port of Dakar in February 2022.

Mercy Ships would like to thank the people of Senegal for the close collaboration over the past year and the joint preparation for the future.

Mercy Ships plans to be in Senegal for the majority of 2022, working together with the Ministry of Health across all 14 regions of the country to bring hope and healing to those in need.

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

The Africa Mercy arriving in the Port of Dakar, Senegal.

**The Africa Mercy returns to Dakar to resume surgery**

PRESS RELEASE

DAKAR SENEGAL, 2 February 2022 – The President of the Republic of Senegal, His Excellency Mr Macky SALL is pleased to announce that the Africa Mercy has returned as promised to continue the surgical operations and training that were interrupted in March 2020 by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ship’s presence is expected to last until November 2022.

First patient received aboard Mercy Ships after historic return to Africa

PRESS RELEASE
DAKAR, SENEGAL, 24 February 2022 – The first patient to undergo surgical treatment on Africa Mercy since its return to Africa has been welcomed aboard. Docked in the autonomous port of Dakar since February 1st this floating hospital has resumed its original mission to provide free surgeries and medical training on the continent after a 22-month pause caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

**The Africa Mercy returns to Dakar to resume surgery**

PRESS RELEASE

DAKAR SENEGAL, 2 February 2022 – The President of the Republic of Senegal, His Excellency Mr Macky SALL is pleased to announce that the Africa Mercy has returned as promised to continue the surgical operations and training that were interrupted in March 2020 by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ship’s presence is expected to last until November 2022.

First patient received aboard Mercy Ships after historic return to Africa

PRESS RELEASE
DAKAR, SENEGAL, 24 February 2022 – The first patient to undergo surgical treatment on Africa Mercy since its return to Africa has been welcomed aboard. Docked in the autonomous port of Dakar since February 1st this floating hospital has resumed its original mission to provide free surgeries and medical training on the continent after a 22-month pause caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our partnership with Senegal

Mercy Ships is an international charity that uses hospital ships to bring hope and healing to nations who are building stronger healthcare systems.

Our collaboration with Senegal focuses on coming alongside the country and supporting the healthcare aspect of its existing “Emerging Senegal” strategy.

The volunteer professionals of Mercy Ships are honored to partner with Senegal’s Ministry of Health to offer immediate surgical intervention onboard the Africa Mercy. In addition, our collaboration with local healthcare professionals aims to further strengthen Senegal’s own capacity and assist the Minister of Health in creating a dynamic national surgical plan.

All Mercy Ships surgical and training services are thanks to the close collaboration of Senegal’s Ministry of Health.

Mercy Ships is an international charity that uses hospital ships to bring hope and healing to nations who are building stronger healthcare systems.

Our collaboration with Senegal focuses on coming alongside the country and supporting the healthcare aspect of its existing “Emerging Senegal” strategy.

The volunteer professionals of Mercy Ships are honored to partner with Senegal’s Ministry of Health to offer immediate surgical intervention onboard the Africa Mercy. In addition, our collaboration with local healthcare professionals aims to further strengthen Senegal’s own capacity and assist the Minister of Health in creating a dynamic national surgical plan.

All Mercy Ships surgical and training services are thanks to the close collaboration of Senegal’s Ministry of Health.

Population
15,020,945 people live in Senegal.
Healthcare
There are 0.07 physicians per 1,000 people. In 2008, stats showed that 0.3 hospital beds were available per 1,000 people.
Field Service 2022
The 2022 Mercy Ships field service focuses on serving patients who were already selected to receive surgery before the COVID-19 pandemic delays. These patients live across all 14 regions of Senegal. In collaboration with local healthcare professionals, patient screening began prior to the arrival of the Africa Mercy in February 2022. Policies and vaccination requirements are in place, allowing Mercy Ships to operate in a safe and responsible way while providing life-transforming surgery to those who need it most.

Field service 2019-2020

The Africa Mercy was docked in the port of Dakar from 2019-2020. During the ship’s 8-month stay, Mercy Ships provided care for patients from all 14 regions of Senegal. During this time, in partnership with Senegal’s Ministry of Health, volunteer professionals performed over 1,400 life-changing surgeries on board, treated over 5,500 dental patients at a land-based dental clinic outside of the Dakar area, and provided training to over 1,200 local healthcare professionals through one-on-one mentoring and internationally recognized courses.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Learn More

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.

Learn More

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.

Learn More

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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Mercy Ships and Senegal

Mercy Ships and Senegal

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

**The Africa Mercy returns to Dakar to resume surgery**

First patient received aboard Mercy Ships after historic return to Africa

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

**The Africa Mercy returns to Dakar to resume surgery**

First patient received aboard Mercy Ships after historic return to Africa

Our partnership with Senegal

Our partnership with Senegal

Population

Healthcare

Field Service 2022

Who We Are

Medical Training

How We Help

Who We Are

Medical Training

How We Help

Aug 2019

Arrival

Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

Field Service

Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

Apr 2020

Departure due to COVID-19

Apr 2020 - ???

Maintenance

Apr 2020 - ???

??? 2021

Anticipated Return

Ask Us Anything

Get in Touch

Ask Us Anything

Get in Touch

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