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The race for palliative care provision still on
Kisii Level 5 Hospital palliative care unit aims to become the best service provider and grow to become a hospice. Kisii Level 5 Hospital is one of the eleven government hospitals that have integrated palliative care in its services. Mrs. Mary Lwanga is a palliative...
Palliative care integration success at Machakos Level 5 Hospital
Since it started operations in April 2011, Machakos Level 5 Palliative Care Unit is working towards becoming a mentor unit. With the able hands of Mr. Elijah Musau, the head of palliative care unit at Machakos Level 5 Hospital, the unit officially started operation in...
The Morphine Smile
Despite the fear most health care providers have towards the use of morphine in the relief of severe pain among patients with terminal illnesses, those who have embraced its use can attest the help it is giving patients with chronic pain. Such testimony is hereby...
KEHPCA fights morphine fear among health care providers
KEHPCA is increasing its outreach to health care providers to instil palliative care skills and knowledge. Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA) carried out a Continuous Medical Education (CME) to Mbagathi District Hospital health care givers in...
Naivasha Hospital allocates building for palliative care services
After a training of two Naivasha hospital nurses for one week in palliative care in June 2010 by Nairobi Hospice staff and Nakuru Hospice Staff, the struggle to have palliative care recognized in Naivasha District Hospital started. Intensive awareness creation and...
Nakuru Hospice opens new building after long journey
Nakuru Hospice and Palliative Care Center officially opened its doors amid increased demand for palliative care service in Kenya. The unit was started because of the concerted effort of Mrs. Elizabeth Ndung’u, who is the founder and current Chief Executive Officer....