The work of Diana, Princess of Wales, relieved the pain and suffering of thousands of people with incurable illness around the world. “If I could speak to Princess Diana today, I would tell that her interest in palliative care has literally been a life saver for many...
A Cancer information, education and communication material (IEC) is a guide package that entails a guide book, two sided fact sheet and a flip chart. The materials are both in Kiswahili and English in order to reach a larger audience of cancer patients, caregivers and...
Elderly persons have specific needs which make them more vulnerable than others. Their limited mobility, poor vision and multiple chronic illnesses can make access to support difficult. The population of the elderly in Kenya is increasing and estimated that their...
Cancer is the third leading cause of deaths in Kenya after infectious and cardiovascular diseases. It estimated that there are over 40,000 new cancer cases annually and that this number is expected to rise due to lifestyle changes, environmental pollution and low...
It is now a decade; yes, 10 years of advocating for quality palliative care in Kenya. A journey of a thousand miles that began with a single step has yielded fruits. Patients’ lives have been transformed. Those that nearly gave up are now determined to live.Patients...
“Sharing is good and with the digital technology, sharing is easy,” stated Richard Stallman. Need I say more that technology is powerful and has made it possible for people from different parts of the world to share information in a more efficient and effective...
