Hospital Ship Global Mercy™ to Stay in Sierra Leone until June 2026
The Ministry of Health and International Charity Mercy Ship (www.mercyships.org) Reading their partnership and announced Global mercy™ The hospital’s ship will last until June 2026.
This marks the third consecutive on -site service of the charity in Sierra Leone and the eighth visit to the country since 1992, emphasizing the common commitment between the two parties to ensure that it provides the person who needs to change the life that is most needed to change life. Surgery medical care.
In addition, the expansion of the Agreement Agreement has also been signed to reflect the deepening cooperation between the Mercy ship and the Sierra Leine government to support the durable changes in the country’s medical care system. Until 2030, the ship will depart in 2026.
Since arriving in Freeton in August 2023 Global mercy -The largest special civilian hospital ship in the world-has provided more than 2,470 free surgery, and more than 230 medical care professionals have been trained. These efforts are consistent with the priority of medical care in Sierra Leone to improve the opportunity to obtain basic surgical care and have the ability to establish medical care employees.
Dr. Austin Demby, Minister of Health, and Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Timothy Musa Kabba signed the agreement, they all emphasized the trust and cooperation of this partnership’s trust and cooperation Essence
Dr. Demby said: “I think Mercy Ships proves the behavior of serving you. You will see it in a smile, not just a patient, but also see it in the family and relatives of the patients who have witnessed the transformation of loved ones. it.”
Mr. Kaba, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, added: “In the next five years, we hope that the number of beneficiaries will increase, and the Sierra Leion will become good for health to seek the opportunity given by God.”
Dr. Sandra Lako, director of Mercy Ships Sierra Leone Country, said: “We are glad to continue the surgery and training of changing life on the boat and train on the boat for 10 months. In addition, our 5 -year agreement with the Sierra Leine government confirmed us. Common promises to have a long -lasting impact on the handling nursing system, we look forward to seeing the chain reaction caused by this continuous partnership. “
Mercy cooperated with the Ministry of Health and the University of Sierra Leine to promote long -term development for the country’s surgical care system. Educational measures include Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry in Guinea sponsoring Sierra Leone dental students. Graduates are committed to strengthening Sierrarine’s limited dental labor. Nurse training plans are focused on perproductive care, anesthesia and sterile treatment.
In 2024, the compassion boat was recognized by the West African Surgeon Academy, allowing surgical and anesthesiologists to resettle on the boat Global mercy Supplement their domestic training programs.
APO Group distributes on behalf of Mercy Ship.
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