During the field service, Mercy Ships expects to perform between 1,900 and 2,600 surgeries and provide between 1,600 and 2,000 dental treatments free of charge.
Mercy Ships first arrived in Ghana in 1991 and has since worked with the government to provide more than 2,670 surgical procedures and over 18,120 dental procedures.
This marks the sixth visit of Mercy Ships to Madagascar since 1996, reflecting a long-term partnership aimed at strengthening surgical systems and expanding access to life-changing care.
This mission represented Mercy Ships’ fifth visit to Madagascar since 1996 and the second consecutive field service of the Africa Mercy in the port city of Tamatave.