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and share interesting facts about our humanitarian work and our partners in Africa.
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5 most read articles
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« Invest in projects that make sense »– Abel Demiéville1296 views • Dec 16 • 3 min read -
The Global Mercy plans field service in Sierra Leone1225 views • Oct 18 • 4 min read
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Global Mercy: successful sea trials1204 views • May 11 • 3 min read
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Africa Mercy in dry dock1193 views • Jul 27 • 2 min read
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The Africa Mercy is back in Dakar1176 views • Feb 04 • 3 min read
3 last published articles
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Physiotherapists from Sierra Leone aboard the Global Mercy16 views • Feb 02 • 3 min read
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Looking Back at the Key Moments in 202564 views • Jan 05 • 3 min read
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Global Surgery must evolve : Mercy Ships shows the way104 views • Dec 08 • 4 min read
Latest blog posts
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Physiotherapists from Sierra Leone aboard the Global Mercy02.02.26Through its programmes of medical capacity building, Mercy Ships contributes to the development of the expertise of active professionals committed to improving surgical care in Sierra Leone.Read more
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Looking Back at the Key Moments in 202505.01.26In 2025, we continued our mission by providing quality surgical care aboard our two hospital ships and strengthening our local partnerships. Mercy Ships Switzerland is deeply grateful for your support throughout the year.Read more
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Global Surgery must evolve : Mercy Ships shows the way08.12.25Discover the vision of Dr. Sherif Emil, International Medical Director at Mercy Ships. From engineering to pediatric surgery, he shares his journey and offers his vision for a more sustainable, inclusive, and equitable global surgery, built on collaboration.Read more
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Dr. Justina Seyi-Olajide: A Pioneer Aboard the Global Mercy05.11.25Dr. Justina Seyi-Olajide, a brilliant pediatric surgeon from Nigeria, made history aboard the Global Mercy in Sierra Leone, becoming the first female African pediatric surgeon to serve as a volunteer with Mercy Ships.Read more
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A Dream Come True: African Nations unite to Strengthen Access to Dental Care22.07.25A historic moment for dental education took place in Morocco, where African leaders came together to shape the future of dental care across the continent.Read more
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From Fine Dining to Humanitarian Service: Anouck’s Path28.05.25For four years, Anouck dedicated her talents and skills aboard the Africa Mercy. Starting as dining room manager and later as Operations Director, she shares with us her unique volunteer experience on board.Read more
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Gary Parker: A Life Dedicated to Volunteer work07.05.25Dr. Gary Parker, a surgeon with 40 years of service aboard, was honored with the prestigious Humanitarian Award from the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS) for his exceptional contribution to global health. This esteemed distinction was awarded for the thousands of transformative free surgeries he has performed aboard the Global Mercy.Read more
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Guinea: expansion of public dental school with support from Ardentis and Mercy Ships18.12.24Guinea's only public dental school has opened a dental training and treatment clinic. Mercy Ships, founded in Switzerland, and the French-speaking company Ardentis SA actively support the school.Read more
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Interview: Valentin, Vice-President AmSpec, member of Mercy Ships Network14.05.24From the first time Valentin Rossel heard of Mercy Ships to his active role in the Mercy Ships Network, links have been forged between professional networking and humanitarian commitment.Read more
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A new chapter22.04.24Mercy Ships and MSC Foundation The MSC Foundation, the MSC Group and Mercy Ships join forces to build a new hospital ship The new purpose-built hospital ship will expand the...Read more
