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

\n\t\t\tIn West and sub-Saharan Africa, 90% of the population cannot afford medical care or live too far from a hospital to access treatment.\t<\/h3>\n

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

That’s why\u00a0Mercy Ships Canada\u00a0exists, to bring healthcare and medical attention to Africa’s most needy. Our self-contained\u00a0hospital ships\u00a0can perform various medical procedures without disrupting the community.\u00a0We also strive to provide sustainable change. With programs and training, we help local healthcare workers raise the quality of care for those they serve.<\/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>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tField Service Update\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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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>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t