Tag Archive for: Healthcare

Africa Mercy Brings Life-Changing Surgeries Back to Madagascar After Cyclone Gezani
News, Press releaseDakar, 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.

Ghanaian Biomedical Specialist Receives International Award.
News, Press releaseDakar, 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.

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

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

Mercy Ships Supports National Response Following Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar
News, Press releaseDakar, 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.

Mercy Ships CEO Meets President of Senegal to Strengthen Long-Term Partnership
News, Press releaseDakar, 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
News, Press releaseAccra, 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.

Mercy Ships Celebrates a Year of Growth, Partnership, and Transformative Surgical Care
News, Press releaseLINDALE, 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.

Life-Changing Surgery Gives 3-Year-Old Girl a Fresh Start and Bright Smile
Blog, BlogMarion was born with an umbilical hernia; a condition that had grown more severe over time. She lost her mother when she was just a baby, and soon after, her father left. That's when her aunt Helen stepped in and took custody of her. "She is like my own daughter, and I want the best for her," Helen said.

Trained To Lead: How One Nurse Is Changing Healthcare in Sierra Leone
Press releaseDriven by compassion and determination, nurse Betty Koker is transforming patient care in Sierra Leone — showing how mentorship and local leadership are building a stronger healthcare system.
