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Dr Zipporah Ali inspires many in palliative care
As we celebrate this year’s World Women Day, palliative care in Kenya has seen women stand in the practice quite strongly and defending it despite reluctance from policy makers to see its benefit to the ill. Dr Zipporah Ali is the Executive Director of Kenya Hospices...
Thika Hospice renovates to cater for more clients
After operating in a small single room for nearly four years, Thika Hospice is undergoing renovation to offer end of life care to more patients. Once the renovation is complete, the hospice would have two consultation rooms to cater for more patients simultaneously....
THET project enhances palliative care skills through trainings
Health care providers received a one week training at Homa Bay District Hospital to equip them with quality skills and knowledge for provision of comprehensive palliative care services. This is part of a three year project approved by the UK Department for...
APCA Conference 2013 – Spanning Diseases, Crossing Borders
September 17th - 20th, Johannesburg, South Africa This conference is about coming together to improve the lives of African patients living with life-threatening illnesses through innovation and dialogue. It’s about bringing your area of expertise to the table in an...
Kids’ Fun Day marks International Childhood Cancer Day
In marking this year's International Childhood Cancer Day, kids at Kenyatta National Hospital had fun courtesy of Hope for Cancer Kids, its partners and supporters. “Most cancer related organizations tend to focus on adults forgetting that kids are also vulnerable to...
Recognize us; spiritual leaders tell health care providers
Spiritual assistance is one of the core areas in palliative care that any hospice or palliative care set up should not ignore. It demotivates spiritual leaders when doctors see them as intruders in their quest to help patients in their end of life. Reverend Patrick...