The need for Palliative Care in Kenya
In Kenya, countless people with life-limiting illnesses are denied the chance to die with dignity. While hospice and palliative care are widely available in the western world, most Kenyans lack access to pain relief, emotional support and holistic end-of-life care.
In Kenya:
Less than 3 in 10 people can access Palliative Care
Only 5% of children can access Palliative care when in need
80% of cancer cases are diagnosed in the late stages, creating a critical need for Palliative Care
There are critical gaps in the number of trained Palliative Care providers and an urgent lack of morphine for pain relief
Hospice Care Kenya bridges these gaps by empowering hospices, training healthcare workers and supporting community-based palliative care.
A UK charity working in Kenya
Hospice Care Kenya has been part of the hospice movement in Kenya since its inception in 1990 when two British nurses founded Kenya’s first hospice in Nairobi. In 1991, they established Hospice Care Kenya to raise funds in the UK to support the hospice. For over 30 years, we have helped develop and expand palliative care across Kenya, building knowledge, experience and strong partnerships with Kenyan hospices. Today, we continue to use our expertise and trusted partnerships to bridge the remaining gaps in palliative care. We also share our insights to help inform and inspire palliative care development across Africa and beyond.
