Hettie at the "Hospitality Centre with some of the patients.
"Approximately two blocks from the the port of Cotonou, where the Africa Mercy is currently docked is a warehouse which has undergone a tremendous transformation. Now referred to as the Hospitality Centre it functions primarily as a non-medical, temporary housing unit for pre- and post-op patients and their caregivers. It consists of two air-conditioned wards with room for 76 beds.
This is Maria from Nigeria with Emily at the Hospitality Centre. Maria had the large tumour removed from her jaw. Staying at the Hospitality Centre enabled her to return to the ship for daily dressing changes.