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The Mercy Ship

True NorthSeries 7

Following nine Northern Ireland medics who have volunteered to help on the Africa Mercy, the world's biggest floating hospital, as it visits the island of Madagascar.

Nine medics from Northern Ireland put the comfort of their homes and day jobs on hold and travel to Africa for the experience of a lifetime. They have volunteered to help on The Africa Mercy, the world's biggest floating hospital, as it visits the island of Madagascar. They are challenged by extreme medical conditions rarely seen, if ever, in Europe.

40 minutes

Last on

Wed 16 Aug 201722:40
BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

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Credits

DirectorMorag Tinto
Executive ProducerJannine Waddell
Executive ProducerJustin Binding

Broadcasts

  • Mon 24 Oct 201622:45
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Thu 27 Oct 201623:20
    BBC Two Northern Ireland
  • Wed 16 Aug 201722:40
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only