Mercy Ships mission to deliver at least 2,400 surgeries, train Ghanaian health workers – Health Minister

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says Ghana will use the 10-month Mercy Ships mission to expand access to specialist healthcare while strengthening the skills of local health professionals.

The current mission is Mercy Ships’ fifth deployment to Ghana since 1991 and builds on previous interventions that delivered more than 2,600 surgeries and 16,700 dental procedures while supporting the professional development of Ghanaian healthcare workers.

He urged stakeholders to ensure that the benefits of the partnership extend beyond the ship’s 10-month stay, particularly through proper follow-up care and continued collaboration between Mercy Ships and Ghanaian health professionals.