Press Room
Mercy Ships is a story that is worth sharing!
Thousands of lives are transformed through free surgery is an empowering message of hope. While Mercy Ships takes care of those in need, we invite you to give a voice to those who can’t speak for themselves. On this page you will find articles, photos, videos and coverage about our work. For more information, call our office at 1-866-900-7447 or send us an email at msca@mercyships.ca
PRESS RELEASES
Mercy Ships Welcomes First Patient in Madagascar, Marking a New Era in Africa
A baby girl became the first patient to receive free life-changing surgery from Mercy Ships in Madagascar since the international […]
Collaborative partnerships boost surgical care needs in West Africa, experts hear
Renowned surgeons and medical experts from across West Africa and beyond met in Freetown, Sierra Leone to propose ways of […]
Ministry of Health and Mercy Ships Extend Stay of Hospital Ship in Sierra Leone to Provide Life-Changing Surgeries and Education
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the renowned international charity Mercy Ships, proudly announces the extension of the Global […]
Montreal pediatric surgeon practices on land and at sea
From the Montreal Children’s Hospital to a hospital at sea, pediatric surgeon Dr. Sherif Emil is using his expertise to […]
Hospital ship arrives in Madagascar to deliver surgical care and training
Freshly refitted hospital ship, the upgraded Africa Mercy® has arrived at the island nation to build on the charity’s longstanding […]
Father is first patient in Sierra Leone to receive life transforming surgery on board Mercy Ship
A 43-year-old man who feared he would have to live with a tumor on his face for life was the […]
Designed with purpose — The Global Mercy™ arrives in Dakar ready to serve the people of Senegal and The Gambia with surgical expertise and training
The newest Mercy Ship, the Global Mercy®arrived in Dakar, Senegal on February 14, 2023. While the ship hosted surgical training […]
Don Stephens, Founder of Mercy Ships, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from African Dignitaries at The Visionary Leaders Annual Summit
A Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Don Stephens, founder of Mercy Ships this past weekend at the opening event […]
Teaching someone to fish: the false dichotomy of relief and development
We often construct a similar dichotomy in global health, pitting relief against development, and assuming only one should happen. For […]
Global Mercy™ begins local healthcare training, following historic week of events in Dakar
In the midst of celebrations around the arrival of the Global Mercy to Senegal, training has already begun by the crew […]
H.E. President Macky Sall leads inauguration of the world’s largest purpose-built hospital ship, the Global Mercy™
H.E. President of Senegal Macky Sall has inaugurated the world’s largest purpose-built hospital ship and committed to accelerate access to […]
Safer Surgery by 2030: Medical Experts and Health Ministers Gather for Breakthrough Symposium in Senegal
Following a three-day International Symposium bringing together medical experts from 29 African countries, Ministers of Health from around Africa converged […]
The Africa Mercy returns to Dakar to resume surgery
Canadian volunteers prepare to serve West Africa onboard one of the world’s largest civilian hospital ships.
True North Marine (TNM) Helps Mercy Ships Plot a Course of Hope and Healing
The Global Mercy was designed by Stena RoRo and, once in operation in 2022, will be the first purpose-built vessel […]
World’s largest civilian hospital ship, the Global Mercy®, to arrive soon in Antwerp with Canadian Volunteers
The Global Mercy, the new-built ship of Mercy Ships, completed its journey through the Suez Canal free of charge and […]
Mercy Ships Canada celebrates arrival in Dakar, Senegal
Canadian volunteers will help provide free surgeries and training onboard the world’s largest charity hospital ship, the Africa Mercy.
Canadian medical volunteers help give 100,000 free surgical procedures in West Africa
A 7-month-old patient receives the 100,000th free surgical procedure given by Mercy Ships volunteers.
VIDEOS
Transforming Lives
Mercy Ships on 60 Minutes
MEDIA PHOTOS
Canadian volunteer Riley Chow, Writer, with the Canadian flag
Amadou, the first patient on board the Global Mercy, and his caregiver
C ward of the Global Mercy.
Operating Room of the Global Mercy.
The Global Mercy & the Africa Mercy sailing together
The Global Mercy
The Africa Mercy
Before and after of operating room in Madagascar
Captain Mark Carew from Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canadian Erin Muyres, Medical Capacity Building Projects Director, with the view from the Global Mercy to the Africa Mercy in the background
Pierre in Cameroon before surgery
Pierre in Cameroon after surgery
Kaltoumi of Cameroon before surgery
Kaltoumi of Cameroon after a first surgery
The real change comes when we all work together.
It’s an all-hands-on-deck job. So partner with us today, and don’t miss the opportunity to help change someone’s life forever. Your support and volunteer efforts bring hope and healing to so many in great need.