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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.

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.

Mercy Ships and Madagascar Celebrate the Conclusion of a Successful Field Service with Plans to Continue Next Year

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Antananarivo, Madagascar – 26 December 2025 – Following 10 months of successful partnership in strengthening surgical care and health capacity, the Government of Madagascar and Mercy Ships announce the conclusion of the Africa Mercy’s® 2025 field service. This marks the end of a significant chapter of collaboration, and the beginning of a new one, as the hospital ship prepares to return to Madagascar in May 2026 after a period of maintenance.

A Mercy Ships Christmas Miracle: Armella’s Healing Ignites Hope

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As Armella grew, so did the mass behind her ear and her parents’ fears along with it. Desperate for answers but unable to afford a doctor, they turned to the church for support. Judicael, the pastor of their church, is a former Mercy Ships’ national crew who worked in the deck department during the organization’s last mission in Madagascar. With his assistance, 6-month-old Armella would finally be examined by a doctor.

Seeing Again, Living Again

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By the time she turned 80, Marie Jeanne had endured more losses than most. Seven of her eight children had passed away. Her only living daughter, Germaine, farmed the fields and cared for her own daughter and granddaughter. While grief had shaped Marie Jeanne, it hadn't broken her spirit. Along with spending time with her family, she spent her days weaving raffia mats and hats, a passion she treasured.

Woman Saved From Life-Threatening Neck Growth That Started as Sore Throat

TOAMASINA, MADAGASCAR, JUNE 2: A young woman whose sore throat became a life-threatening growth in her neck, leaving her struggling to breathe, has had it removed for free by surgeon volunteers from international charity Mercy Ships.

Teen Burn Survivor Can Wear Shoes for First Time After Life-Changing Surgery

TOAMASINA, MADAGASCAR, MAY 5, 2025: A 14-year-old boy can finally wear shoes for the first time in his life after safe surgery from international charity Mercy Ships corrected severe burn injuries that left his foot fused to his ankle.

Young Girl Receives Life-Changing Surgery from Charity Restoring Movement After Severe Burns

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TOAMASINA, MADAGASCAR APRIL 2, 2025: A nine-year-old girl can now reach for the stars after life-changing surgery from international charity Mercy Ships restored movement to her arms, years after severe burns at age two left them fused in place.

Teenager Receives First Life-Changing Surgery as Hospital Ship Launches New Phase in Madagascar

TOAMASINA, MADAGASCAR MARCH 12, 2025: A 16-year-old girl is now free from a growing tumor on her neck after becoming the first patient to undergo surgery with international charity Mercy Ships in Madagascar in 2025.
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Tel: +221782967104 /776447017
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