Building Autonomy Through Training
In Guinea, Pierrette Chenevard trained medical educators with Mercy Ships, demonstrating how sharing knowledge and skills helps strengthen healthcare systems for the long term.
Global Surgery must evolve : Mercy Ships shows the way
Discover 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.
Dr. Justina Seyi-Olajide: A Pioneer Aboard the Global Mercy
Dr. 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.
Emmanuel, first patient in Sierra Leone
Emmanuel walked up the gangway of the Global Mercy, filled with cautious hope. The 43-year-old was our first surgical patient in Sierra Leone.
