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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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Africa Celebration894 views • Aug 23 • 2 min read -
Global Mercy virtual experience863 views • Apr 07 • 1 min read
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The Africa Mercy is back in Dakar855 views • Feb 04 • 2 min read
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Surgical care in Africa: historic events in Dakar832 views • May 22 • 5 min read
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Together we are Mercy Ships!830 views • Apr 06 • 2 min read
3 last published articles
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Guinea: expansion of public dental school with support from Ardentis and Mercy Ships11 views • Dec 18 • 5 min read
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Interview: Valentin, Vice-President AmSpec, member of Mercy Ships Network329 views • May 14 • 4 min read
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A new chapter287 views • Apr 22 • 4 min read
Latest blog posts
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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 theRead more
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Dr. Austin Demby: transforming Sierra Leone’s Healthcare12.03.24Dr. Austin Demby, Minister of Health and Sanitation for the Government of Sierra Leone: "A vision for safe and affordable surgery."Read more
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Mercy Ships honors Françoise André05.03.24All members of Mercy Ships are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of our dear board member Françoise André.Read more
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Mercy Ships Celebrates Lasting Impact in 202306.02.24In 2023, Mercy Ships conducted 3'295 surgical interventions, of which 1'437 took place aboard the Global Mercy in two countries.Read more
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The Africa Mercy is back in Madagascar02.02.24Mercy Ships is back in Madagascar to bring transformative surgical education and free, life-changing surgeries.Read more
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Réhane Favereau illustrates 45 years of Mercy Ships with Swiss cut-out07.12.23Réhane Favereau, a Swiss artist specializing in the art of Swiss cut-outs, has created a unique work recounting the 45 years of Mercy Ships.Read more
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Emmanuel, first patient in Sierra Leone25.09.23Emmanuel walked up the gangway of the Global Mercy, filled with cautious hope. The 43-year-old was our first surgical patient in Sierra Leone.Read more
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Sierra Leone: Igniting Hope, Multiplying Impact14.08.23Humanitarian field service in Sierra Leone The next chapter for Mercy Ships and the hospital ship, the Global Mercy! Over the course of the field service in Sierra Leone, MercyRead more
