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  • The Woman Who Forged Her Way Through Walls: Florence Bangura’s Story
    08.03.24
    Florence’s journey from oldest to newest Mercy Ship came full circle when she met the Global Mercy™ in 2023, the same year that the purpose-built hospital ship began welcoming its patients on board. Today, you can find Florence, now 49 years old, down in the engine room as a hotel engineering assistant.
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  • Transforming Sierra Leone’s Healthcare: A Vision for Safe and Affordable Surgery
    07.03.24
    As experts from the surgical and healthcare world gather for the 64th Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of the West African College of Surgeons in Sierra Leone this week, a profound dedication to advancing surgical knowledge and practice in the region is palpable. At the forefront of discussions lies the conference's pivotal theme: access to safe and affordable surgical and anesthetic care in West Africa. This theme highlights the pressing need to address disparities in healthcare capabilities and capacities across the region, especially the critical importance of equitable access to quality surgical interventions.
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  • The Africa Mercy Arrives in Madagascar to Bring Hope and Healing Anew
    06.02.24
    Freshly refitted hospital ship, the upgraded Africa Mercy® has arrived at the island nation to build on the charity’s longstanding collaboration and will provide specialized surgeries in various fields, including maxillofacial and ear nose and throat, general, pediatric specialized general, pediatric orthopedic, cataract surgery, and reconstructive plastics. 
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  • Reuniting with Vanya, Years After Surgery
    12.01.24
    In 2015, in an operating room on board the Africa Mercy while docked in Madagascar, the course of Vanya’s life changed. Years have now passed since Vanya’s journey toward healing. In the time since, her improved ability to walk allowed her to return to school, where she loved studying environmental science and learning about the world around her.
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  • Christmas-Thank You Message from Darryl Anderson
    28.12.23
    Darryl Anderson shares his thank you message after Christmas to express his gratitude for your support and dedication to our mission.
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