“Vital signs are taken seriously, if pain was assessed with the same zeal as the other vital signs, it would have a much better chance of being treated,” Dr. James Campbell, MD. His words are a wakeup call; suggesting lack of proper pain management techniques to help...
The Kenya Hospices and palliative care association (KEHPCA) has been very vocal when it comes to everything palliative care entails. When the organization was formed, it was a consequence of many not knowing about such care which, in a country with a growing number of...
The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance (WHPCA) has announced the theme of this year’s World Hospice and Palliative Care Day and Voices for Hospices. The theme is: Universal Health Coverage and Palliative Care: Don’t leave those suffering behind! CARE It isn’t...
The health practitioners’ profession is aimed towards achieving a universal goal; delivery of high quality health care services to patients. It goes without saying that their occupation involves a lot of communication with both the patients and family members....
This year’s relay for life launch event, hosted by the Kenya Cancer Association (KENCANSA), was one that celebrated successes and milestones, remembered some of those who had fallen and reminded us of the continued need to fight back. It was one that sought to make us...
Did you know that only 3% of Kenyans have access to palliative care services? That is why Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA) in collaboration with the Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) advocates for integration of palliative care...
