{"id":149,"date":"2024-07-20T19:24:43","date_gmt":"2024-07-21T02:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mercyships.onpressidium.com\/?page_id=149"},"modified":"2025-10-22T15:58:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T22:58:47","slug":"how-we-help","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/en\/how-we-help\/","title":{"rendered":"How We Help"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\"A\r\n

\r\n\t\tMercy Ships Canada Provides Free Healthcare to People in Great Need\r\n\t<\/h1>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t

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people do not have access to safe, affordable and timely surgery<\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t

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of all children need surgical care before their 15th birthday<\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t

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surgical procedures are needed to address the burden of disease<\/p>\r\n\tThose stats are tough to read.
\r\nWe believe that the humanitarian work we offer by bringing hospital ships directly to Africa can turn things around.\r\n\t\t\t\t\"Danita\r\n\t

“Through Mercy Ships, I feel like I can make a very real contribution to bridging that gap while putting my skills to work for those who don’t live in a country where health care is free, reliable and easily accessible.”<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\t\tDanita Gilbert\r\n\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\"Sherif\r\n\t

“One of the many wonderful aspects of working with Mercy Ships is the ability to teach and mentor trainees during our field services – from our own communities, as well as from Africa. And these relationships will continue far beyond the time we have together.”<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\t\tDr. Sherif Emil\r\n\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\"Aude\r\n\t

“I am developing my adaptability, tolerance and open-mindedness. My relationship with patients is much more than in a “normal” hospital. We are a great team and we are close to our patients.”<\/p>\r\n

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\r\n\t\tOur Approach to Healthcare Development\r\n\t<\/h2>\r\n\t
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  • Respect. <\/strong>In delivering direct medical services, we are committed to serving the patients and their families.<\/li>\r\n
  • Equality.<\/strong> We treat every patient equally despite gender, race or age.<\/li>\r\n
  • Comprehensive.<\/strong> Treatment services are wide-ranging and include women’s health, various surgical procedures, maxillofacial surgery, pediatric orthopedic surgery, dental, and eye care.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\t
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    • Sustainable.<\/strong> Education, Training and Advocacy program provides training opportunities for doctors and health professionals to strengthen health care systems.<\/li>\r\n
    • Collaborative.<\/strong> When invited, we develop customized partnerships with every nation we serve.<\/li>\r\n
    • Community Engagement.<\/strong> To help patients and their families to return to school, work and to be able to support the entire family.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\t