Hospice Care Kenya

Grace and Joseph’s story

Joseph is in his 50s and lives in a village in western Kenya. He knew something was wrong when pain in his back and legs was preventing him sleeping. But he was shy about seeing a doctor. It was his

We are delighted to announce that BBC broadcaster and Hospice Care Kenya patron, Mike Wooldridge OBE, is presenting our BBC Radio 4 Appeal on the 28th June. Mike will be highlighting the vital role that community health volunteers play in

A reflection on disaster by Mike Wooldridge OBE, Hospice Care Kenya patron

I have spent a good deal of my working life reporting first-hand on disasters. Floods and famines, earthquakes and cyclones, humanitarian crises triggered by conflict – mostly in Africa and South Asia. Some of them were sudden, others – like

Alfred’s story

Alfred, in his 40s, lives in a small mud brick house with his wife. For six months Alfred had suffered with blurred vision and pain around his eye. He had severe mouth and throat ulcers, had difficulty swallowing, and had

Kenya’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic

Like the UK and much of the world, every day life in Kenya has changed beyond recognition. Covid-19 has had a detrimental impact on the ability of hospices to support their patients. Hospices remain open and have introduced rigorous disinfecting

Our 2020 appeal for support – Irene’s Story

We are proud to support the dedicated palliative care professionals and volunteers working across Kenya. With your help they are bringing palliative care into the community to reach more patients and their families when faced with terminal illness, but there

Reaching the community in need in Webuye County

With our support, Webuye County Hospital Palliative Care Unit is bringing palliative care into the community by training a group of ten Community Health Volunteers to deliver home-based care in the county. The volunteers will be supported in their day