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Caring for bereaved families

Nurses from Malindi Palliative Care centre are supporting the family of Serah after her death. Serah was just twelve years old when she died of cancer of the jaw. During a visit, palliative care nurse Sophie realised that Serah’s parents

Marleen’s story

Eight-year-old Marleen was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2017 by Kisumu Hospice. Hospice staff discussed Marleen’s treatment options with her family, recommending radiotherapy. However, despite both of her parents working the family have very little money to spare and