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Ghanaian Biomedical Specialist Receives International Award.

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.  

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

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

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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.

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.

Tag Archive for: Safe Surgery

Ghanaian Biomedical Specialist Receives International Award.

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

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

Mercy Ships Supports National Response Following Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar

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

International Partners Come Together for the Future of Surgery in Africa

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

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

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

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

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