Jen, an operating room nurse on the Africa Mercy, describes a unique opportunity that our medical volunteers enjoy. 

Each year, about 100 babies receive a free cleft lip and palate surgery onboard our hospital ship. 

Dr. Gary Parker, a skilled maxillofacial surgeon, is chief surgeon onboard our hospital ship. 

The free medical care Mercy Ships provides really changes lives! Operating room nurse Jen tells one little boy's story. 

The arrival of our hospital ship, the Africa Mercy, in the port of Tamatave coincided with Madagascar's celebration of the "Year of the Volunteer." 

It was Mercy Ships patient selection in Africa. Fifteen-year-old Mtombomzi sat alone, with her head bowed. 

Mercy Ships operating room nurse Jen Peterschmidt shares what she loves most about working onboard the Africa Mercy.

Michelle is an operating room nurse onboard our hospital ship, the Africa Mercy. She wanted to use her skill for missions but was afraid she wasn’t the right age.

Our hospital ship, the Africa Mercy, contains over 400 volunteers with diverse skillsets. Listen: 

Recently a creative crew member described what she calls “ward warriors.”