Opioid(s) is term well known to health experts. However, to those that lack any basic training in the medical field; opioid(s) is undeniably a jargon. In essence, these are medicines prescribed to a patient by a doctor to help ease pain. It goes without saying that...

It is with no doubt that pain is a feeling we all dread. It does not matter whether it is acute or chronic pain, the bottom-line is, we just don’t want to feel it. Let’s take a minute or two and talk about chronic pain. Did you know that this pain does not only affect...

It is a sun-kissed morning and from where I am right now, I can feel the warmth. This is contrary to how I have been feeling these past few days; it has been chilly.Probably, the warmth reflects how today will turn out to be, I believe an epic day. I have attended day...

This week’s continuous medical education (CME) session administered by Dr. Asaph Kinyanjui, director of programs at Kenya Hospices and Palliative care association (KEHPCA) found us at Coptic Mission Hospital in Nairobi. The CME session, which usually plays a great...

For many years, only one company in the country has been allowed to import morphine and therefore resulting in its distribution being very restricted or better yet, have limited accessibility. Morphine, a true wonder remedy is an opiate type medication, generally...

“We are all aging and we may all need palliative care. Diseases are increasing and palliative care services should then be included in our health care services so as to have flourishing lives until the last moment of our lives.” This is the message Dr. Zipporah Ali,...

Rain falls like Gods own poetry; each drop is a single letter in a song that takes years to sing. The smell of air was earthy and the dry ground had a watery sheen to it. Cold seeped into my inwards like freezing fog making its way into my bones and wrapping around my...

While In the quest to advocate for legal aspects in palliative care, Kenya Hospices and Palliative care advocacy officer, Mr Musyoki and Santana, a volunteer, who joined the association recently, accompanied the Coast Hospice team in recording a documentary featuring...

As we entered the Coast hospice grounds, we found the men and women that attend the daycare sessions talking about some of the legal issues they were experiencing. Issues of inheritance and children came about with the Lawyer, Mr. Joseph Lutta providing answers on...

In the outskirts of Mombasa town lies new hope for the people of Changamwe, a bright new dawn. Access to quality palliative care to all who need it. Bomu Hospital is a social enterprise whose purpose is to provide access to quality healthcare for all, regardless of...

Mother Teresa once said, “It is not how much we do but how much love we put in doing, It is not how much we give but how much love we put in giving.”There is no better joy and satisfaction knowing that that you helped someone who really needs it. The Ministry of...

Machakos County joined the rest of the world in commemorating 2017 World Cancer Day and used the opportunity to roll out cancer campaigns in every ward in the County. The campaigns usually involve screening of common cancers in the region such as cervical and breast...

As the hot scorching sun shined bright in the clear blue sky, sounds of drums and pinging from cymbals came from the marching of the Kenya police band that drew the attention on big crowds. The long awaited day that majority of Kenyans of good will was finally here....

Unity is strength when there is team work and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved. Why don’t you take a step and do something about it by helping the society. Cancer is one of the non communicable diseases and a major cause of death and suffering to many...

They say life is from B to D, birth to death but what is between B and D? It is a “C”. C stands for choice. Choose to make the right choice by getting involved in the World Cancer Day. Don’t stay silent. World Cancer Day  is chances to reflect on what you can do, make...