Nursing on a ship in Africa (Demo)

These are the stories of a few of the 35 Kiwis who served on board in Benin, some volunteering for…

  It is becoming a habit for Dr Hadleigh Reid to spend his down-time overseas – providing free dental treatment…

Have you ever wondered what a Mercy Ships nurse (such as kiwi OR nurse/maxillofacial team leader Sue Clynes) does at…

West Africa is a completely different world to ours. It smells different, it looks different, the traffic is chaotic with…

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

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

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

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

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

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

LISTEN ONLINE to RNZ’s Nine to Noon interviews nurse Deb Adesanya about the special bond speaking the local dialect gave…

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

Tradies onboard the Mercy Ship have a healthy sense of being part of the larger Mercy Ships team, knowing the…

    Three Auckland neighbours are surprised to find they are going to be shipmates. Nicholas Booth and Graeme and…

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