Press Room
Welcome to the Mercy Ships 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 [email protected]
Have you seen Mercy Ships on 60 Minutes? Learn more
Father is first patient in Sierra Leone to receive life transforming surgery on board Mercy Ship
Safer Surgery by 2030: Medical Experts and Health Ministers Gather for Breakthrough Symposium in Senegal
True North Marine (TNM) Helps Mercy Ships Plot a Course of Hope and Healing
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 – A 43-year-old man who feared he would have to live with a tumor on his face for life was the first patient to receive a lifechanging surgery on board the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, the Global Mercy™ yesterday (Sept 12th) in the Port of Freetown, following the ship’s recent arrival.
Dakar, SENEGAL – 12 May 2022. Following a three-day International Symposium bringing together medical experts from 29 African countries, Ministers of Health from around Africa converged in an historic moment to draft a clear path towards wider and safer access to surgical care in Africa by 2030.
The Global Mercy was designed by Stena RoRo and, once in operation in 2022, will be the first purpose-built vessel operated by Mercy Ships and the largest civilian hospital ship in the world. Joining her sister ship, the Africa Mercy, the Global Mercy will extend the reach and impact of Mercy Ships for the next 50 years.
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 many valid reasons, that one is development. It’s a reductionistic view of global health, and it can leave patients behind. Yes, systems must develop, for sure, but in the meantime, what happens to patients while they’re developing?
Mercy Ships Canada announces the appointment of 3 new Board members
Mercy Ships Canada announces the appointment of 3 new Board members Victoria, B.C., June 28, 2023 – Mercy Ships Canada, a leader in addressing 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
Designed with purpose — The Global Mercy™ arrives in Dakar ready to serve the people of Senegal and The Gambia with surgical expertise and training
Don Stephens, Founder of Mercy Ships, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from African Dignitaries at The Visionary Leaders Annual Summit
WASHINGTON DC, USA December 15, 2022 – A Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Don Stephens, founder of Mercy Ships this past weekend at the
Local Young Philanthropist Helps Transform Lives in Africa
Since the pandemic, Mercy Ships Canada, the Canadian office of global charity Mercy Ships, do not experience many visitors to their Victoria, B.C. office. Yet,
Mercy Ships Canada and Foresight for IT Celebrate 5 Years of Corporate Social Responsibility
The emphasis on corporate social responsibility (CSR) has increased in importance. A survey by UpCity and Pollfish in Forbes revealed that in 2022 more than
Global Mercy™ begins local healthcare training, following historic week of events in Dakar
DAKAR, Senegal, June 06, 2022/ In the midst of celebrations around the arrival of the Global Mercy™ to Senegal, training has already begun by the
H.E. President Macky Sall leads inauguration of the world’s largest purpose-built hospital ship, the Global Mercy™
DAKAR, Senegal, May 31, 2022/APO Group/ H.E. President of Senegal Macky Sall has inaugurated the world’s largest purpose-built hospital ship and committed to accelerate access
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
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 will dock in the Port
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.
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.
Watch a Mercy Ships Video
Mercy Ships Photos
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.
1-866-900-7447 (toll free)
