Nursing on a ship in Africa (Demo)

These days, Pirongia-born nurse Melanie Allen begins each shift with a two-minute walk to work – down several flights of…

New Plymouth-born pharmacist Gray Barnett has gone to sea… His role comprises a mix of community and hospital pharmacist. Pharmacy Today…

To many around the world, Tim Tretheway will forever be remembered as their beloved ‘Captain Tim.’ As Maritime Professional says, “Captain Tim…

Haingo was born in a tropical downpour. Even in the hut’s dim light it was clear Hiango’s tiny mouth was…

Starship Health paediatric nurse Vivien Welsh always knew she wanted to work with children. She entertained both teaching and nursing…

Serving as a hospital chaplain was not on Koffi’s radar when he completed a Bachelor of Finance degree, but he…

How a young software developer and paediatric nurse duo found a place to volunteer together, and the remarkableand life-saving events…

“You have saved my life.” Mabouba’s voice breaks as she expresses her gratitude. After six years, her life-threatening tumour is…

Victoria never lost hope. Not after her parents died when she was a girl, not after she was forced to…

Interview by The Herald.     Using their skills for good, IT specialist Jonathan and his wife, nurse Stephanie Clark…

  Housekeepers are essential to the running of our hospital ship. As Wairoa resident Adrienne Andresen told the Wairoa Star,…

NZ Woman’s Weekly story of  Auckland nurse Steph Clark’s volunteer work on the hospital ship Africa Mercy, providing free hospital care…

We usually understand a ship to be a means of transporting people or cargo, a luxury cruise liner or a…

Fenosoa and Papa Denis have a very special relationship. Although Fenosoa’s family live in the same Madagascan village, he shares…

Hannah Rutherford recently volunteered with the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, the Africa Mercy. The Mercy Ship was docked in…