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we report news from Switzerland and the ships
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 Celebration887 views • Aug 23 • 2 min read
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Global Mercy virtual experience856 views • Apr 07 • 1 min read
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The Africa Mercy is back in Dakar849 views • Feb 04 • 2 min read
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Surgical care in Africa: historic events in Dakar822 views • May 22 • 5 min read
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Together we are Mercy Ships!822 views • Apr 06 • 2 min read
3 last published articles
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Interview: Valentin, Vice-President AmSpec, member of Mercy Ships Network311 views • May 14 • 4 min read
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A new chapter275 views • Apr 22 • 4 min read
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Dr. Austin Demby: transforming Sierra Leone’s Healthcare267 views • Mar 12 • 4 min read
Latest blog posts
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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
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Mercy Ships Ends an Impactful Season in Senegal17.07.23One Port Visited, Two Nations Served Mercy Ships Ends an Impactful Season in Senegal Mercy Ships has been operating in Senegal for several months with the Global Mercy™, is gettingRead more