Where is mercy ship going next?

Pierre M’Pelé, Director of the Mercy Ships Africa Bureau, announces that the Global Mercy is scheduled to begin service in Africa in 2021 and relays the cry from the hearts of Africans who say “Thank you to Mercy Ships.”

Where do people on the Africa Mercy work?

They spent three days on the Africa Mercy, which is currently docked in Conakry, Guinea, familiarizing themselves with its medical services, meeting the crew and the patients, and of course inspecting the MAN machinery installed below deck.

Where is Mercy Ship in Africa?

port of Dakar
During the Africa Mercy’s 10-month stay in the port of Dakar, Mercy Ships plans to provide 1,200 to 1,700 life-changing surgeries onboard, to treat over 4,000 at a land-based dental clinic as well as providing healthcare training to local medical professionals.

When did the Africa Mercy Ship enter service?

It is the newest ship to enter service with Mercy Ships, which has been outfitting and operating hospital ships that serve developing nations since 1978. The Africa Mercy project started in March 1999.

Who are the crew members of the Africa Mercy?

Like past Mercy Ships vessels, the Africa Mercy is staffed entirely by volunteer crew members. Mercy Ships volunteers assume responsibility for all the costs of their trip to the Africa Mercy, including round-trip airfare and other travel costs, immunizations, passports, insurance, and fees for room and board.

Which is the only mercy ship in the world?

Currently, the Africa Mercy is the only Mercy Ship in service, but it represents greater capacity than all prior hospital ships combined. Since the deployment of the Africa Mercy, Mercy Ships has been committed to adding another ship to the fleet.

Is there a mercy ship service in Senegal?

All of Mercy Ships services are offered in Senegal at no cost. In our visits here, we have discovered that the existing healthcare system is filled with dedicated professionals, all of whom wish to serve their patients at the highest possible level. We are hopeful that we can contribute to the knowledge base to elevate healthcare even higher.