Taught local health care workers, who have in turn trained multiplied thousands in primary health care. Provided tens of millions of dollars of medical equipment, hospital supplies, and medicines. Completed more than 250 construction and agriculture projects. Soon after arrival in port, medical and dental teams visit prearranged sites and establish field clinics. These may be temporary, or in some cases lead to the establishment of long-term medical care.
Teams carry out vaccination programs, dental care, minor operations, and medical screening.
Mercy Ships augments the training of local doctors and nurses and educate local people in hygiene, nutrition, and basic health care. Clean Water and Sanitation Clean water and safe disposal of human waste are among the most urgent problems facing the developing world today. One person in four does not have safe water to drink. Improper sanitation is a major cause of potable water contamination which kills and disables thousands in the developing world. Mercy Ships teams carry out tests on local water sources and supplies.