We enjoyed a fantastic day at Kenya in the Park on Saturday. Not even the rain could dampen the festival atmosphere. From music and food, to businesses and African clothing and jewellery; the event
Our day at Kenya in the Park!
“Without palliative care, health coverage is not universal”
Global leaders and experts are meeting this week to review progress towards Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets. The Sustainable Development Goals are a set of 17 goals, developed and adopted by countries, aimed at ending poverty, protecting the planet and ensuring prosperity
Mapping the development of palliative care in Africa
The first mapping study of palliative care in Africa has been launched by the African Palliative Care Association. Their Atlas of Palliative Care in Africa 2017 provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on the development of palliative care across the continent.
Say Hello to Catherine Nelson who joins as our Fundraiser
Hello, I’m Catherine and I’m delighted to be joining Hospice Care Kenya as part-time Fundraiser. I have worked for several years in international charity fundraising and project management, and previously in medical science. My aim is to raise awareness of
Raising awareness of palliative care amongst medical staff
Kenya Hospice and Palliative Care Association is working to raise awareness of palliative care and it’s benefits amongst the wider medical profession in Kenya with a series of continuous medical education (CME) sessions across the country. The benefits and need
Nairobi Hospice Day Centre
This article published on ehospice/Kenya gives a great insight in to the holistic work of hospices and palliative care. As well as the vitally important elements of pain relief and symptom control, palliative care also supports patients who have wider
Charity of the Year
We are delighted to report that St Mary’s Church, Islington has chosen Hospice Care Kenya to be one of the three charities they will support this year. You can find out all about them at http://www.stmaryislington.org/. Many thanks to everyone at St
Friend of Hospice Care Kenya
Liz Salmon who for many years was a Trustee and Chair of Hospice Care Kenya still provides invaluable support as a Friend of Hospice Care Kenya. One of the ways in which she supports us is to make and sell
Send an e-card this Christmas through Just Giving
Instead of buying Christmas Cards this year why not send a Just Giving Give Card and make a donation to Hospice Care Kenya. The Just Giving Give Card allows you to give a donation to charity and get a card
Why Salome is studying for the diploma in palliative care.
For the last three years Hospice Care Kenya has sponsored students studying for the Diploma in Palliative Care at the Kenya Medical Training College. One such student is Salome and here we tell why she felt impelled to learn more