Noticias y testimonios

Alex, 23, in Sierra Leone, developed a life-threatening facial tumor on his jaw. After a failed surgery, the tumor returned aggressively, causing him isolation, mockery, and difficulty eating. His mother and brother, Ebenezer, searched tirelessly for help. Hope became reality when Mercy Ships returned to Sierra Leone. Alex was approved for surgery aboard the Global Mercy. Surgeon Dr. Dhillon performed the first stage of a complex operation to remove the tumor. Seeing his face without it filled him with joy. His community now celebrates him, and Alex is ready for a second reconstruction surgery, facing a future free of stigma and pain.

Emmanuel, age 3, was diagnosed with lymphangioma, a rare lymphatic system disorder that caused a large tumor on his face. After being turned away from local hospitals in Sierra Leone, his parents, Manteneh and Yirah, saw Mercy Ships as their last hope. The condition not only caused physical problems and social isolation but forced his parents to stop working. Emmanuel was scheduled for maxillofacial surgery aboard the Global Mercy™ hospital ship. Following a successful intervention, the tumor was removed. The community celebrated his return, saying they had "just given birth" to a new Emmanuel. The now-healthy boy leads the play while his parents resume their future with great joy.

In 2022 was not the first time that Ousmane had sought medical help for his daughter Aissatou.