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Author: Lee Barker

Poetry in the Crypt November 2017

Poetry in the Crypt November 2017

Our friends Nancy and Mike are once again kindly supporting us with another Poetry in the Crypt event. This evening of poetry will take place in The Crypt at St Mary’s Islington on Saturday 18th November 2017 at 7pm. The

Lee Barker September 5, 2017September 5, 2017 Events, Friends of Hospice Care Kenya No Comments Read more

Poverty is killing children with cancer in Kenya

Poverty is killing children with cancer in Kenya

Thanks to advances in diagnosis and medical treatments, survival rates for most types of childhood cancer in developed countries have improved in recent years, with up to 80% of children surviving. However, this is in stark contrast to the situation

Lee Barker August 29, 2017August 29, 2017 News, OTHER NEWS No Comments Read more

‘O Quam Gloriosum’

‘O Quam Gloriosum’, with Iken Scholars conducted by Matthew Dunn Thursday 9th November 2017 at 7:30pm at St.Pauls Covent Garden Bedford Street, London, WC2E 9ED We are delighted to be supported by Brandenburg Choral Festival of London at this event

Lee Barker August 15, 2017October 31, 2017 Events, News, OTHER NEWS No Comments Read more

Our day at Kenya in the Park!

Our day at Kenya in the Park!

            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

Lee Barker August 4, 2017August 4, 2017 Events, News, OTHER NEWS No Comments Read more

James’ story

James’ story

James (not his real name) is 74 years old and has 11 children and many grandchildren. When James was diagnosed with prostate cancer he was unable to afford the cost of chemotherapy. However, James lived within reach of a hospice

Lee Barker July 18, 2017 Stories No Comments Read more

“Without palliative care, health coverage is not universal”

“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

Lee Barker July 12, 2017July 12, 2017 News No Comments Read more

Mapping the development of palliative care in Africa

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.

Lee Barker June 6, 2017June 14, 2017 News No Comments Read more

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

Lee Barker May 22, 2017 News No Comments Read more

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

Lee Barker April 10, 2017 News No Comments Read more

Poetry in the Crypt

Our Friends Nancy Mattson and Mike Biggs held a very successful Poetry in the Crypt event last Saturday and have others planned! Here’s what Nancy says “Hello poetry friends, You are warmly invited to our second Poetry in the Crypt this

Lee Barker March 31, 2017 Events, Friends of Hospice Care Kenya No Comments Read more
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