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Palliative care critical for the seriously ill
For many years, Millicent Kagonga endured the discomfort and shame of living with a foul smelling vaginal discharge whose cause she was unaware of. The stigma and isolation caused by the condition drove her into depression, causing her so much pain. When she...
Taking Palliative Care to Refugee Camps in Northern Kenya
In refugee camps, both in Kakuma and Dadaab Refugee Camps (Humanitarian Situations), cancer and other Non Communicable Diseases(NCDs)are now seen as a growing challenge for health providers. The problem is mainly with the healthcare system, which faces challenges...
Palliative Care at the slopes of Ngong Hills
Palliative care is fundamental to health and human dignity and is a basic human right. People Living With Palliative Care Needs (PLWPCN) therefore should access these services within their county of residence. Located 4 kilometres from Ngong Town, at the slopes of the...
New Kid on the block: Living Room Care Center Eldoret – a Community of Compassion
The enchanting hills of Kipkorgot, Eldoret welcomed guests from afar and near to a special dedication and thanksgiving ceremony for Living Room Care Centre Eldoret. The colorful event was held on the gardens of the state of the art facility on 1st February 2019. ...
Palliative Care; Tom Arondo Ojwang’s Final Journey (My grandfather)
His life history My Maternal Grand father is by far my favorite person I ever known. Born in 1935 and named after an old prominent man in Luo Kambija clan, the tradition then was that when a prominent elder passed on, children born around that time got that name and...
My thrilling encounter during KEHPCA Conference 2018
“Receiving a full registration sponsorship from KEHPCA to attend the 5th National Palliative Care Conference in itself was certainly a stroke of luck, I was very excited”, Says Emmanuel Mayaka Onduso who is a Kenyan student currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in...