Sharon is the firstborn in a family of six and has a story to tell about hospice care. She has experiences to share following her father’s life threatening illness that has lasted from the time she was a little girl. “Dad was discovered with a disease back in the year...

For those planning on registering for the ICPCN India 2014 Conference to take place in Mumbai, India from 10 – 12 February, 2014, there are only days to go to register at the Early Bird rates. Registration fees have been kept as low as possible and are graded...

Nairobi Hospice held its annual Christmas Party on 5th December to celebrate the success of the care they give to their patients. Over 50 patients, carers and children came to share the progress they have made in 2013 and enjoy a meal together. Gracing the occasion...

The ICPCN has recognized the need to make training on children's palliative care accessible and affordable to all who need training. Thus theyhave developed several short courses as part of a longer term strategy of providing e-learning programmes on children's...

Dr Zipporah Ali is the Executive Director of Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA) and the winner of the 2013 African Palliative Care Association (APCA) Individual Advocacy Award. The ehospice Africa edition editor recently caught up with her to find...

After the Ministry of Health’s commitment to purchase 22kg of Morphine this year, Meru Level 5 Hospital has become the early beneficiary of the already acquired 2.2kgs. The hospital ordered 600grams and received 300 grams from Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA); a...

Palliative care providers from 11 level 5 hospitals completed a three day Training of Trainers (ToT) course conducted by Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA) with support from the True Colors Trust, a Trust whose work focuses on the major barriers...

Fruits of introduction of legal support to patients with life threatening illnesses in Nyeri Hospice are becoming evident. Since its inception as a legal clinic in 2011, the clinic has helped in excess of 250 first contact patients and over 410 patient relatives. The...

A recent report commissioned by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the International Children’s Palliative Care Network (ICPCN) indicates that the number of children accessing palliative care in Kenya is less than 1% of the estimated...

Webuye District Hospitals is among the few district hospitals that have embraced palliative care by setting up a room and dedicating a nurse to attend to patients with life threatening illnesses. Speaking in his office during a visit by Kenya Hospices and Palliative...

The Ministry of Health in conjunction with Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA) has launched four important National Palliative Care Documents. Speaking during the launch, the Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Health Mr. James Macharia said that...

Alfred Kipsane and Agnes Jepkosgei emerged winners in the Kimbilio Marathon held at Chebaiywo Village, Uasin Gishu County in celebration of this year’s World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. Kipsane clocked 2:16:0 to earn victory with Edwin Yator and Joakim Kiprop...

A total of 82,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year while 1.2 million Kenyans are living with HIV/AIDS and require palliative care; Kenya Aids Indicator Survey (KAIS) 2012. According to 2004-2009 data from the Kenya Medical Research Institute, the most common...

The Kenya Ministry of Health won the Public Health Policy Award at the recently concluded African Palliative Care Association and Hospice Palliative Care Association of South Africa (APCA – HPCA) conference in Johannesburg. The award was set aside for an African...