Description: In a small harbor, somewhere in Africa, a large cruise ship has moored. But this is not the usual tourist group seeking exotic markets and colorful holiday adventures. Instead it carries dozens of skilled doctors, nurses and support staff. They are volunteers here to offer live saving medical help to people who will not get another chance.
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A team of volunteer doctors and nurses are sailing to the poorest nations on earth. This year they will face the most severe of medical issues, not seen in other parts of the world. Huge tumours left to grow unchecked, massive deformities and more. But the medical challenges are only half of the story.