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Africa Mercy
Hospital ship serving since 2007 with five operating theatres and 80 patient beds; described as the second largest non-governmental hospital ship.
Description
The Africa Mercy was first deployed as a Mercy Ship in 2007, with an inaugural field service in Monrovia, Liberia, following a $62 million USD refit. It is described as the second largest non-governmental hospital ship in the world.
Key features
- Five operating theatres
- Recovery, intensive care and low dependency wards totaling 80 patient beds
- Several refits to extend its lifespan, the latest in 2023 in Durban, South Africa
Applications
- Since 2007 it has conducted 17 field services across West and Central Africa, Madagascar and South Africa
Specifications
| Operating theatres | 5 |
|---|---|
| Patient beds | 80 |
| In service since | 2007 |
| Refit cost (2007) | $62 million USD |
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