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THET Most Significant Story Training for Kenya team
Storytelling and writing is one of the best practices in bringing to live positive and negative impacts of projects aimed at improving palliative care to patients with life limiting illnesses. It is in this light that nine health care providers under the Tropical...
Palliative Care steps into Prison
Over 30 officers stationed at the Kamiti Medium Security Prison underwent a three days training in palliative care. The training, facilitated by Nairobi Hospice with funding from Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA) aimed at equipping the officers...
Palliative care providers undergo mentorship training
Palliative care practitioners from hospices and palliative care units across the county underwent a three day mentorship training workshop organized by Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA). Three facilitators from Hospice and Palliative Care...
Palliative Care Integration into the public health care system: Stakeholders share progress
Space, staffing and lack of drugs are major challenges facing the integration of palliative care in health system in Kenya. Most palliative care units have reported that only one officer is dedicated to offer services at the unit leading to burn out following an...
Initial 2.2 kg of Morphine from Ministry to boost chronic pain management
The Ministry of Health has confirmed receipt of 2.2 kilograms of morphine for management of severe pain in government hospitals that have integrated palliative care. The Special Coordinator for Access to Pain Relief and Palliative Care from the Ministry of Health...
New smoking trend could increase cancer cases
A new trend of tobacco smocking among the youth could lead to increased cases of cancer in the country. Sheesha/Shisha smoking, a way of smoking tobacco through a bowl and hose or tube, is gaining popularity in clubs and bars in major cities in Kenya. This was said by...