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THE MISSING PART OF THE PIE
Kenya is experiencing a rising burden of Non Communicable Diseases (NCD) including hypertension, diabetes, cancer, stroke, renal failure among others. These conditions affect individuals regardless of their age, gender, social status and religion. In the past, there...
OUR LADY’S HOSPICE-THIGIO
Our Lady’s Hospice is a nine bed in-patient facility sponsored by the Daughters of Charity, which provides palliative care for persons living with life threatening conditions. Offering a refreshing and conducive space for patients, Our Lady’s Hospice (OLH), which is...
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU FELL SERIOUSLY ILL? WHAT ARE YOUR FIVE WISHES?
On the evening of 15th November, something special happened. Eyes and ears were opened, hearts were moved, minds were educated, myths were debunked, conversations began, and we were inspired to do better to fulfill the five wishes. The Kenya Hospices &...
HPV AND YOU
What is HPV? Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a viral infection that's passed between people through skin-to-skin contact. There are over 100 varieties of HPV, more than 40 of which are passed through sexual contact and can affect your genitals, mouth,...
KEHPCA CONDUCTS PALLIATIVE CARE LEGAL AID CLINICS IN THE COUNTIES
Over time, many concerns have been raised with regards to various legal aspects with regards to palliative care for patients and their families. In our engagement across the country with people living with serious health conditions, their families and caregivers,...
THE IMPORTANCE OF PALLIATIVE CARE IN UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE
Outpacing every need in the medical care field is palliative care. With the rising cases of serious health conditions around us, people have come to recognize the need for proper care for people living with serious illnesses. It is not enough to just provide...