
Liberian Leader Thanks Mercy Ships for Humanitarian Assistance

Thursday, 27th November 2008
Monrovia, Liberia - President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has paid tribute to Mercy Ships, noting that their work will be continued by the Government of Liberia.
The President spoke Wednesday at the Freeport of Monrovia when she paid a courtesy call on the management and staff of Mercy Ships to express appreciation on behalf of the Government and people of Liberia for the Ships' humanitarian service to the country. The President commended Mercy Ships for touching the lives of Liberians who could not be reached by Government.
Liberia’s partnership with Mercy Ships, the President said, is one of many partnerships which have been most effective. The Liberian leader noted that the USD $11 million expended to keep Mercy Ships in Liberia is worth more in terms of the profound change it has brought to the lives of Liberians.
The Managing Director of Mercy Ships, Mr. Ken Berry, thanked President Johnson Sirleaf for her support in the work of the Ships' operations in Liberia. Whatever success the staff of Mercy Ships achieved during its tour of duty in the country, Mr. Berry said, can be attributed to the interest Liberians have demonstrated.
During its current tour of duty which ends shortly, Mercy Ships, among other operations, carried out curative surgeries, completing more than 1,000 cataract removals, 200 orthopedic surgeries, amongst others. The staff of Mercy Ships also trained 73 health workers in Royesville and 35 health volunteers in Tenegar, Montserrado County, where Mercy Ships recently turned over to Government a constructed clinic.
Liberian Leader Thanks Mercy Ships for Humanitarian Assistance
Thursday, 27th November 2008
Monrovia, Liberia - President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has paid tribute to Mercy Ships, noting that their work will be continued by the Government of Liberia.
The President spoke Wednesday at the Freeport of Monrovia when she paid a courtesy call on the management and staff of Mercy Ships to express appreciation on behalf of the Government and people of Liberia for the Ships' humanitarian service to the country. The President commended Mercy Ships for touching the lives of Liberians who could not be reached by Government.
Liberia’s partnership with Mercy Ships, the President said, is one of many partnerships which have been most effective. The Liberian leader noted that the USD $11 million expended to keep Mercy Ships in Liberia is worth more in terms of the profound change it has brought to the lives of Liberians.
The Managing Director of Mercy Ships, Mr. Ken Berry, thanked President Johnson Sirleaf for her support in the work of the Ships' operations in Liberia. Whatever success the staff of Mercy Ships achieved during its tour of duty in the country, Mr. Berry said, can be attributed to the interest Liberians have demonstrated.
During its current tour of duty which ends shortly, Mercy Ships, among other operations, carried out curative surgeries, completing more than 1,000 cataract removals, 200 orthopedic surgeries, amongst others. The staff of Mercy Ships also trained 73 health workers in Royesville and 35 health volunteers in Tenegar, Montserrado County, where Mercy Ships recently turned over to Government a constructed clinic.