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The Africa Mercy's arrival to Toamasina, Madagascar.

Africa Mercy Brings Life-Changing Surgeries Back to Madagascar After Cyclone Gezani

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Toamasina, Madagascar – May 6, 2026. The hospital ship Africa Mercy® arrived in Toamasina yesterday, marking the sixth time that Mercy Ships has visited the island nation since 1996. It is also her third consecutive field service to the country, reaffirming the strength of a growing partnership between Mercy Ships and the government of Madagascar.
Photo of Deborah Geneugelijk, Biomedical Technician.

Ghanaian Biomedical Specialist Receives International Award.

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Baltimore, United States – April 7, 2026: This World Health Day, Mercy Ships proudly celebrates biomedical specialist Deborah Geneugelijk Nutsugah. Named “Humanitarian of the Year” at the 2026 Tech Choice Awards, her outstanding contribution to advancing safe surgical care in low-resource countries has been recognized on an international scale.   

Mercy Ships’ Medical Training in Madagascar Improves Treatment for Children Born with Clubfoot.

Toamasina, Madagascar – March 2026: A long-term medical training partnership between Mercy Ships and Malagasy healthcare professionals has enabled clubfoot patients to receive better treatment in Madagascar, highlighting the impact of surgical education.

After a Decade of Suffering Under a Growing Tumor, Hope and Healing Begins in an Instant.

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Tamatave, Madagascar – March 17, 2026. For nearly ten years, Theogette, a mother of three from rural Madagascar, lived with a painful facial tumor. That tumor grew larger and more noticeable every year, as did her pain and the isolation from her community. All it took was a moment for Theogette’s nephew Ronaldo to connect her to the treatment she needed.

Mercy Ships Supports National Response Following Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar

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Toamasina, Madagascar – March 3, 2026. Following the devastating cyclone that struck Madagascar’s east coast, Mercy Ships has joined with national disaster response efforts in Toamasina (Tamatave) through the provision of essential relief supplies, in coordination with the government’s disaster management authorities.

Mercy Ships CEO Meets President of Senegal to Strengthen Long-Term Partnership

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Dakar, Senegal – 27 February 2026. Dr. Michelle White, CEO of Mercy Ships, met this week with His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal, at the Presidential Palace in Dakar to discuss the future of collaboration between Mercy Ships and the Government of Senegal.  

International Partners Come Together for the Future of Surgery in Africa

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Accra, Ghana – February 11, 2026. The 66th Annual Conference for the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) brings together surgeons, anesthesiologists, educators, policymakers, and healthcare leaders from across West Africa and beyond.

Running Free: Abubakarr’s Journey To Healing Through Mercy Ships

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From the moment Abubakarr took his first steps, it was clear no shoe would ever fit his feet. Running, jumping, and slipping on shoes are second nature for most children. But for 6-year-old Abubakarr from Sierra Leone, these simple joys were out of reach as he was born with an extra toe on each foot.

Mercy Ships Celebrates a Year of Growth, Partnership, and Transformative Surgical Care

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LINDALE, TX, December 22, 2025 - Mercy Ships concludes a momentous year across its two hospital ships, the Africa Mercy® and the Global Mercy™. Operating simultaneously in two countries for its second consecutive year, the organization expanded the medical impact of its programs, strengthened strategic partnerships, and deepened its commitment to building sustainable surgical capacity across the African continent.

A Journey of Love, Service, and Growth With Mercy Ships

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As Elaine and David Sigalet stepped onto the deck of the Global Mercy™ for the fourth time, a familiar feeling washed over them; a mix of anticipation, purpose, and the quiet sense of accomplishment they both set out to achieve when they decided to join Mercy Ships for the first time.
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Africa Service Center (ASC)

Rue Thann, Immeuble Sea View,

Appartement 3ème étage à droite,

Dakar, SENEGAL

Africa Service Center (ASC)

Rue Thann, Immeuble Sea View,

Appartement 3ème étage à droite,

Dakar, SENEGAL

Tel: +221782967104 /776447017
africa@mercyships.org

© 2023 – Mercy Ships

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