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World’s largest hospital ship arrives in Ghana for 10 months of free surgeries

The Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, has arrived at the Port of Tema to begin a 10-month medical mission that will provide free surgeries and dental treatment to thousands of Ghanaians. The arrival marks the fifth field service by Mercy Ships in Ghana and was welcomed at a ceremony attended by government […]

World’s largest hospital ship arrives in Ghana for 10 months of free surgeries

The world's largest civilian hospital ship, the Global Mercy, has docked at Ghana's Port of Tema for a 10-month mission to provide free surgeries and dental treatments to thousands of Ghanaians. This marks Mercy Ships' fifth field service in Ghana and follows a longstanding partnership between the organization and the country that dates back over three decades.

During its stay, volunteer medical teams anticipate conducting between 1,950 and 2,600 surgeries and providing dental care to an estimated 1,610 to 2,145 patients, while also offering training opportunities for 100 to 250 Ghanaian healthcare professionals.

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