A Floating Hospital
In sub-Saharan Africa, there are approximately 2 physicians per 10,000 people, compared to 26 physicians per 10,000 in the U.S. So the Africa Mercy brings volunteer medical teams and sterile operating rooms directly to people who would otherwise go without care.
It’s the world’s largest civilian hospital ship providing state-of-the-art care to those in desperate need—free of charge.
how we help
a wider reach
Over 50% of the world's population lives within 100 miles of a coast.
providing free care
We remove tumors, give sight to the blind, correct clefts, straighten legs, and more.
more lives saved
More than 100,000 surgeries have been performed onboard our ships since 1978.
