The Surgery Ship

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The Surgery Ship © Catherine Murphy
The Surgery Ship

Synopsis

More than 70% of the world’s population cannot access essential surgery. For many, the hospital ship Africa Mercy is their last hope. On board, a crew of world class medical volunteers from across the globe face the biggest challenges of their lives, working to provide lifesaving surgery to those with nowhere else to turn.

Episodes

Season 1
  • Episode 1

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    UK PREMIERE: Join volunteers onboard the Africa Mercy surgery ship as it offers life-saving treatment to people in some of the poorest places in Africa. (S1, ep 1)

  • Episode 2

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    UK PREMIERE: The Africa Mercy brings help and hope to four children who suffered extreme burns as it continues its mission to bring medical care to some of the poorest people in Africa. (S1, ep 2)

  • Episode 3

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    A cleft lip repair on a baby reunites Dr Gary with a former patient as the Africa Mercy's volunteers continue to bring much-needed treatment to some of Africa's poorest areas. (S1, ep 3)

  • Episode 4

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    In Benin, volunteers on board the surgery ship give vital treatment to patients whose lives have been severely affected by their deformities. (S1, ep 4)

  • Episode 5

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    As the volunteer medics continue to treat desperate people in Africa, Doctor Nerida travels to Guinea to bring a past patient to the ship for critical surgery. (S1, ep 5)

  • Episode 6

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    The screening team brings the surgery ship's resources inland as it travels to remote areas of Benin in order to bring life-changing treatment to people in desperate need. (S1, ep 6)

  • Episode 7

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    The hospital ship deals with an Ebola scare. Plus, volunteers give hope to a young and seriously malnourished girl, as well as a teenage boy with terrible burns. (S1, ep 7)

  • Episode 8

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    Two babies benefit from the life-changing intervention of Benin's Ponseti clinic. Staff strive to leave a lasting legacy by helping the region meet its own healthcare needs. (S1, ep 8)