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Government of Ghana Renews Partnership with Mercy Ships to Strengthen Surgical Care

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ACCRA, GHANA – September 11, 2025: The Government of Ghana and international charity Mercy Ships have reaffirmed their partnership, announcing that the Global Mercy™ hospital ship will sail to Ghana in August 2026. While docked in the Port of Tema, the ship will deliver free specialized surgeries and provide training for healthcare professionals, advancing Ghana’s national goals for safe surgical care.

Mercy Ships Appoints Dr. Michelle White as New Chief Executive Officer

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September, 2025 - Mercy Ships, the international nonprofit operating the world’s largest fleet of civilian hospital ships, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michelle White MB ChB, PhD, DCH, FRCA as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Life-Changing Surgery Gives 3-Year-Old Girl a Fresh Start and Bright Smile

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Marion 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.

The Global Mercy™ Returns To Sierra Leone To Deliver Even More Free Surgeries and Expand Training for Healthcare Professionals

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Freetown, SIERRA LEONE - August 13, 2025: The Global Mercy™, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, docked once again in Freetown marking the start of its third consecutive field service in Sierra Leone. Operated by the international NGO Mercy Ships, the vessel’s return deepens its partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone to strengthen the country’s healthcare system and expand access to safe, free surgeries.

Love Heals what shame tried to hide

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A young boy receives life-changing surgery from charity repairing cleft lips and restoring dignity for patients often stigmatized.

Passing the Torch: The Lasting Impact of Nurse Mentorship With Mercy Ships

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In a quiet room inside Freetown's Connaught Hospital, nurse mentor Katie Henderson is leading a training session with a small group of nurses. It's not just another training; it's the steady unfolding of a long-term vision: building up Sierra Leone's nursing workforce through partnership, mentorship, and hands-on education.

Next Chapter in Transformative Surgical Care as Mercy Ships and Ministry of Health Prepare for August Return

FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE – JUNE 16: In partnership with the Sierra Leonean Ministry of Health, international charity Mercy Ships is preparing for the next phase of its ongoing mission to deliver free, life-changing surgeries and training for healthcare professionals. This new phase is scheduled to begin in August.

From Commitment To Change: Leaders Call for Action To Bridge a Gap in Surgical Access 

At a pivotal World Health Assembly (WHA) side event in Geneva, the non-governmental organizations Mercy Ships and Operation Smile commemorated a decade of leadership in global efforts to improve access to equitable surgical care. This event brought together global leaders, health ministers, and experts to celebrate progress, and confront the urgent challenges that remain in delivering safe, affordable surgical care to all.

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.

Dr. Leo Cheng: A Life of Healing, Learning, and Service

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Few individuals embody the spirit of selfless service like Dr. Leo Cheng, a world-renowned surgeon specializing in oral, maxillofacial/head & neck surgery. A man of immense skill and deep compassion, Dr. Cheng has dedicated his life not only to his medical practice in the United Kingdom, but also to providing free, life-changing surgeries for the world's most vulnerable populations through his work with Mercy Ships.
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