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World Hospice and Palliative Care Day – global day of action highlights palliative care as part of Universal Health Coverage
As preparations for World Hospice and Palliative Care Day and Voices for Hospices are gaining momentum, 132 events have been submitted by hospice and palliative care organizations across the globe. The theme is: ‘Universal Health Coverage and Palliative Care – Don’t...
They are also human
At the entrance we are received with much anticipation as we are requested to hand over our identification cards. The security detail at the gate maintain high professional attitude as they usher as in. As we walk towards the training room well known as “the officers’...
20 years after her death, Diana’s legacy of care lives on
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...
Effective communication to cancer patients and caregivers
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...
Reaching out to the vulnerable community
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...
Kenya launches its second National Cancer Strategy that will bring hope to many
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...