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Advancing Palliative Care Provision Through Training
Palliative Care knowledge is for those of us who have relatives and loved ones with life threatening illnesses, true? No. It’s a misconception; nonetheless, that forbids many in society from accessing information on the issue. Palliative care is everyone’s business....
Bringing Palliative Care to the Central Highlands – the Nyeri Hospice story
Hospice care, home-based care and legal aspects in palliative care provision are among some of the services provided by Nyeri Hospice staff to thousands of patients, families and communities within Nyeri County and many of the surrounding counties that form the...
Update your status today!
(Nairobi, Kenya) – Sure, your Facebook status is interesting. But what about your health care status? April 16th is National Advance Care Planning Day, a day to share your wishes for future health care, and to name a Substitute Decision Maker, someone who can speak...
Legal Aspects in Palliative Care – The Kenya Story
Legal aspects are gradually becoming part and parcel of palliative care provision in Kenya. Caring for patients at the end of life stage is a task that requires not only the consideration of the patient as a whole but also an understanding of the social, family,...
Palliative Care Training of Trainers, Nyeri
Palliative care provision continues to make huge strides in the Kenyan health sector. There are currently approximately 65 public and private hospices and palliative care units across the country. All these institutions are at the forefront of providing palliative...
Hospice staff – the heroes of Palliative Care provision: A day in the life of Nairobi Hospice Day Care activities
Thursdays are a special day at the Nairobi Hospice in the Kenyan capital. It is the day set aside for day care for the patients to meet at the institution to share experiences and talk with the staff. It is a much needed change of environment for patients. The focus...