Accessible Healthcare in Africa is Vital
In sub-Saharan Africa, at least 90% of people lack access to safe, affordable, and timely surgery.
This is a global crisis Mercy Ships Canada is fighting to change.
Healthcare is a Necessity
Sadly, medical attention is often out of reach. It’s either financially impossible or unavailable. And the stark reality is many are living with treatable health conditions because they cannot get the medications, treatments, or surgeries they need.
The Deeper Struggle
But there’s a greater problem. Lack of proper medical attention affects more than someone’s health. It means disconnection. Having a severe health condition ostracizes people from their families and communities. Leading to a life of fear, shame, and isolation.
Everyone should have access to medical care no matter where they live.
Mercy Ships uses hospital ships to provide free surgery and associated care in African nations where access is limited. Mercy Ships also works with local partners to provide education and training across the surgical ecosystem, with the goal of strengthening in-country surgical systems over the long term.
The impact of proper healthcare:
Health
Dignity is restored. Individuals are able to work and care for their families.
Education
Generations are strengthened. Children are able to attend school.
Local
Communities can thrive. Everyone is able to contribute.
Global
Nations are empowered. Countries can heal their own people.
Tackling a Global Medical Crisis
Mercy Ships is uniquely positioned to serve Africa’s needy with full operational, self-contained hospital ships equipped to perform numerous surgical procedures.
In addition to offering free medical care, we provide training programs to help local healthcare workers provide better care to their communities for sustainable change.
The real change comes when we all work together.
No one should feel isolated from their community because they can’t access medical care. Help us bring hope and healing to those in need. So they can live with purpose and meaning in their communities.