Our impact in Africa
Transforming lives through surgery. Strengthening care for the future.
47 Field services across 14 African countries
Since focusing its work on sub-Saharan Africa in 1990, Mercy Ships has completed field services across 14 African countries. Each country has its own story. Together, they show decades of surgery, healthcare education and partnership.
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Impact since 1978
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128,800+ life-changing surgical procedures provided
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588,800+ Dental procedures
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56,500+ Professionals trained in their area of expertise
Behind every result is a person who received care, a healthcare professional strengthening expertise, or a partnership creating new possibilities.
Meet the people behind the impact
Impact across Africa
Every partnership has its own story. Explore the African countries where Mercy Ships has served and discover the patients, healthcare professionals and partnerships behind the impact.
Progress you can see
When you choose to support Mercy Ships, you deserve to know what your generosity helps make possible. Our reporting provides information about surgical care, healthcare education, operations and how resources are stewarded.
A field service has an end date. Its impact doesn't have to. Healthcare professionals strengthen skills they can use with their own patients, share with colleagues and pass on to future generations. Through partnerships with African hospitals, universities and healthcare institutions, knowledge and expertise can continue reaching patients long after a hospital ship leaves. One professional strengthened today can help care for many patients tomorrow.
Impact that continues beyond the ship
Behind every result is a person who received care, a healthcare professional strengthening expertise, or a partnership creating new possibilities.
The ship may leave, but the legacy remains.
FAQ
Where has Mercy Ships served in Africa?
Mercy Ships has served in countries across West, Central, Southern and East Africa. Explore the interactive map for individual country histories and impact.
What impact does Mercy Ships have?
Impact includes specialized surgical care, dental services, healthcare training and partnerships with governments and healthcare institutions.
Does impact continue after a ship leaves?
It can. Healthcare professionals may continue applying and sharing strengthened expertise, while some training, education and partnership initiatives continue on land.
How can I see how Mercy Ships uses donations?
Mercy Ships publishes annual and financial reports that provide information about activities, results and use of resources.
Help the impact continue
The next person waiting for surgery has a story too. Your support can help make life-changing care possible today while contributing to stronger healthcare for the future.
