Mercy Ships programs promote health and well-being by serving the urgent surgical needs of the forgotten poor and empowering developing communities.
Among the many surgical conditions that are treated by the staff of Mercy Ships are the following
- War Injuries - Working in war-torn regions such as West Africa, Mercy Ships surgeons treat many survivors of traumatic injuries such as amputations, gunshot and machete wounds, helping to provide relief and restoration from poorly healed wounds, disablement and disfigurement.
- Work Injuries - Acute and neglected trauma from automobile and motorcycle accidents, falls from trees and other injuries comprise a never-ending stream of patients. Orthopaedic surgeons perform a wide range of operations to relieve pain and facilitate mobility.