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Mercy Ships South Africa

Cause Area

  • Faith-Based
  • Health & Medicine
  • International

Location

80 Main RoadLakesideCape Town, Western Cape 7945South Africa South Africa

Organization Information

Mission Statement

Mercy Ships is a global humanitarian organisation who uses hospital ships to deliver free, world-class health care services, capacity building and sustainable development to those without access in the developing world.

Description

Over 50% of the population lives within 100 miles of the coast. Many nations lack clean water, reliable electricity, medical facilities and personnel. Mercy Ships deploys hospital ships to provide direct medical care to patients with unmet surgical needs.

Mercy Ships works with host nations to strengthen existing health systems and improve access to quality healthcare for all.

Since 1978, more than 2.86 million people have benefited from the services provided. Volunteer medical professionals treat life threatening tumours, cleft lip and palate repairs, reconstructive plastic surgeries for severe burn-related injuries, hernia repairs, cataract removal, correction for orthopaedic deformities (club foot, bowed legs and other severe abnormalities), obstetric fistula repair and dental care

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