Dakar, Senegal!

The countdown is on! Mercy Ships is overjoyed to share that the Africa Mercy® is about to return to a beloved port – Dakar, Senegal. By invitation of Senegal’s government, Mercy Ships will continue this partnership and return to bring hope and healing to the people of Senegal.

(Aliou, patient and joy-bringer, after his surgery in Senegal in 2019). During this field service, Mercy Ships will provide surgery to patients from across all 14 regions of the country. Many of these patients have been awaiting their opportunity to receive life-changing care. With the help of our local partners and volunteer professionals from around the world, Mercy Ships is honored to fulfill that hope and complete our promise to return. The decision to return for a new field service comes after much research, planning, and prayer. Mercy Ships is committed to making a safe return for all patients, caregivers, crew, visitors, and partners in Senegal.

“Mercy Ships is committed to ensuring we can return to Senegal in a COVID responsible way. Whilst we know all missions involve some degree of risk, there are multiple measures we have put in place to reduce that risk whilst still being able to bring hope and healing to the people of Senegal.” (Dr. Miriam John, International Chief Medical Officer) As we countdown to our return, join us in prayer for a safe and impactful return for everyone involved. This season comes with much excitement and anticipation for what this historic year will bring -- let's savor every second!

See where Mabouba is now, five years after her lifesaving surgery.