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\n\t\t\tAccessible Healthcare in Africa is Vital\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\t\tIn sub-Saharan Africa, at least 90% of people lack access to safe, affordable, and timely surgery.\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tThis is a global crisis Mercy Ships Canada is fighting to change.\t<\/h4>\n\tMake a Donation<\/a>Volunteer<\/a>\n
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\n\t\t\tHealthcare is a Necessity\t<\/h3>\n\t

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.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tThe Deeper Struggle\t<\/h3>\n\t

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.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tEveryone should have access to medical care no matter where they live.\t<\/h2>\n\t

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.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tThe impact of proper healthcare:\t<\/h3>\n
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\n\t\t\tHealth\t<\/h3>\n\t

Dignity is restored. Individuals are able to work and care for their families.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tEducation\t<\/h3>\n\t

Generations are strengthened. Children are able to attend school.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tLocal\t<\/h3>\n\t

Communities can thrive. Everyone is able to contribute.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tGlobal\t<\/h3>\n\t

Nations are empowered. Countries can heal their own people.<\/p>\nField Service Update<\/a>

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\n\t\t\tTackling a Global Medical Crisis\t<\/h3>\n\t

Mercy Ships is uniquely positioned to serve Africa’s needy with full operational, self-contained hospital ships equipped to perform numerous surgical procedures.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\"youtube-video-thumbnail\"\/\n\t\t