A hospital ship docks in Ghana with 2,400 free surgeries — and leaves skills behind

Ghana's president toured the Global Mercy as it began a 10-month mission in Tema, delivering at least 2,400 free specialist surgeries to families who could never afford them. The Mercy Ships vessel also trains Ghanaian surgeons, nurses and health workers — so the care keeps going long after the ship sails. Thousands of families waiting for operations are finally getting their turn.