Kenya’s palliative care service provision and its integration into public health care system did not come easy. Most of those who have struggled to ensure these services are available started from very humble beginnings. The many hurdles those championing palliative...
Kisii Level 5 Hospital palliative care unit aims to become the best service provider and grow to become a hospice. Kisii Level 5 Hospital is one of the eleven government hospitals that have integrated palliative care in its services. Mrs. Mary Lwanga is a palliative...
Since it started operations in April 2011, Machakos Level 5 Palliative Care Unit is working towards becoming a mentor unit. With the able hands of Mr. Elijah Musau, the head of palliative care unit at Machakos Level 5 Hospital, the unit officially started operation in...
Despite the fear most health care providers have towards the use of morphine in the relief of severe pain among patients with terminal illnesses, those who have embraced its use can attest the help it is giving patients with chronic pain. Such testimony is hereby...
KEHPCA is increasing its outreach to health care providers to instil palliative care skills and knowledge. Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA) carried out a Continuous Medical Education (CME) to Mbagathi District Hospital health care givers in...
After a training of two Naivasha hospital nurses for one week in palliative care in June 2010 by Nairobi Hospice staff and Nakuru Hospice Staff, the struggle to have palliative care recognized in Naivasha District Hospital started. Intensive awareness creation and...
