The crew members onboard our hospital ship find that serving the poor in Africa also helps them. Crew member Andrea Diallo explains.

Free cataract surgery is offered onboard our hospital ship.  One patient caught volunteer Kirsten’s attention.

Simon’s grandmother sat beside the bed of her 12-year-old grandson.  His legs had been bowed.  He could barely walk.

Rocky is a 50-pound boxer who’s been a Therapet, a therapeutic pet, for three years.  His owner Wendy Clarke describes a merciful hospital visit.

A volunteer nurse onboard our hospital ship shared a special love story. 

It seemed like a normal school day for Molly Hudgens, a counselor at Sycamore Middle School in Pleasant View, Tennessee.  But then, a 14-year-old student came into her office.

Serving in Africa introduces you to many fascinating people and customs.  Crew member Andrea Diallo describes a custom that impressed her.

Sara was born with big toes – toes so large they looked like they could belong to a giant.  For her entire life, people rejected her.

Dr. Carl Luther and his wife Carol serve with Wycliffe Bible Translators at a clinic in Papua, New Guinea.  Listen to their update about a patient – a little boy named Ben.

Patients in Africa who decide to come to our hospital ship sometimes face opposition.  There are so many superstitions and fears.  Brigitte was no exception.  Her daughter Karan badly needed surgery to remove a tumor.  And that surgery was available – for free – on the Mercy Ship.