Nursing on a ship in Africa (Demo)

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

Mercy Ships patients are not the only ones who experience transformed lives. Crew members create treasured memories of heart-lifting and…

EDOH HAD NO ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SURGERY Edoh’s parents had all but given her up for dead. The grapefruit-sized tumour…

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…

2.5 min VIDEO: Unable to walk far enough to get to school, this bright little girl and her family were…

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

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

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

Just hours before his farewell speech from Parliament, former New Zealand Prime Minister John Key took the time to share what…

  Our kiwi crew on-board the Africa Mercy may be on the other side of the planet, but their hearts…

If you are looking for a change and a chance to pay it forward, working for a few months as…

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

  Hannah Peters’ huge heart took her to Benin, Madagascar and Cameroon caring for people with devastating conditions. She shares…

After five years as an intensive care nurse at Christchurch Hospital, Jess Doney is used to dealing with crises. Her…