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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 Demiéville1433 views • Dec 16 • 3 min read -
Claude Ziehli, fundraiser at Mercy Ships1390 views • Jan 31 • 3 min read
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The Global Mercy plans field service in Sierra Leone1369 views • Oct 18 • 4 min read
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Global Mercy: successful sea trials1338 views • May 11 • 3 min read
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Africa Mercy in dry dock1309 views • Jul 27 • 2 min read
3 last published articles
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Building Autonomy Through Training18 views • Jul 02 • 5 min read
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Humanitarian Relief in Madagascar after Cyclone Gezani199 views • Mar 09 • 1 min read
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Update on the Situation in Madagascar, One Week After Cyclone Gezani213 views • Feb 17 • 1 min read
Latest blog posts
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Building Autonomy Through Training02.07.26In Guinea, Pierrette Chenevard trained medical educators with Mercy Ships, demonstrating how sharing knowledge and skills helps strengthen healthcare systems for the long term.Read more
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Humanitarian Relief in Madagascar after Cyclone Gezani09.03.26In the wake of Cyclone Gezani, Mercy Ships has joined national disaster response efforts in Toamasina to support affected communities with utgently needed relief supplies.Read more
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Update on the Situation in Madagascar, One Week After Cyclone Gezani17.02.26On February 10, Tropical Cyclone Gezani struck Madagascar, severely impacting the port city of Tamatave (Toamasina). As a long-standing partner in Madagascar, we recognize the profound impact this has had on families and communities across the region.Read more
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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
