State-of-the-Art Facilities

The hospital includes five operating theatres, recovery, intensive care, and low dependency wards—totaling 80 patient beds.

• Onboard surgical capacity: ~7,000 interventions per year
• Instruments of note: CT Scan, X-Ray, laboratory services, a Nikon Coolscope for remote diagnosis
• Data transmission: Onboard satellite communication system transmits diagnoses and other data

Bringing Care to Local Communities

In addition to the surgeries performed onboard, ship-based teams serve in local villages providing a wide array of services to increase health and well-being which includes:

• Dental clinics
• Medical clinics
• Community health education
• Construction and agricultural training

Transporting Our Most Precious Cargo

The Africa Mercy has meeting and work spaces as well as berths for an average crew of 450. This includes 26 family cabins, 25 couples/2-berth cabins, and the balance consists of 1, 2, 3, and 4-berth cabins.

Safety and Security

• Automatic sprinkler system located throughout accommodation and hospital areas
• Smoke detector system pinpoints any fire’s exact location
• CO2 gas-flooding system as well as a “Hi Fog” system controls localized machinery fires
• 24-hour security guards, metal detector, and screening devices
• Closed-circuit TV monitors. Critical spaces locked 24/7