Putting life into their days with compassion and care
The 7th Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA) Conference is taking place this week in Mombasa, bringing together healthcare professionals, policymakers and partners committed to strengthening palliative care across Kenya. The conference provides an important platform to share learning,
Juma was a healthy child until age two, when he developed Xeroderma Pigmentosum, a rare skin condition. Managing the condition was challenging, he had to avoid sun exposure and wear full-body clothing even in the hot, humid coast. In 2025,
When eight-year-old Mercy became unwell, her family faced weeks of confusion and fear. After repeated referrals and inconclusive tests, she was finally seen by our partner team at Moi Hospital paediatrics, where she was diagnosed with cancer. The strain on
Many families we support face not just illness, but hunger. Caring for a sick loved one often means giving up work, leaving little money for basics. Some even sell their land to pay for treatment, with nowhere left to grow
Gender inequality continues to affect access to palliative care, with men and women facing different barriers to support. In October 2024, we launched new projects across four counties to address these disparities by improving awareness, reducing stigma, and ensuring gender-specific
Over the past year, we have helped our partner Tumaini La Maisha in running Joanna’s House in Nairobi, a hostel offering accommodation and support for cancer patients and their caregivers who travel from across Kenya for specialist treatment at Kenyatta
At Hospice Care Kenya, we’re privileged to work alongside incredible people who bring hope, comfort and dignity to those living with life-limiting illness. Today we recognise Elizabeth Odalo, Co-ordinator and Lead Nurse at Siaya Roselyne Hospice. We have worked closely
Fifteen year old Elizabeth from Busia County was diagnosed with leukaemia at age nine. For the past six years, Elizabeth’s life has been dominated by long hospital stays over 100 miles from home, painful tests and gruelling treatment. Her illness
Last summer, we brought you news of our project to advance palliative care services within the refugee camps of north-east Kenya. A year later we can share the impact the project has made. In Dadaab, a vast refugee camp housing
A new Hospice Care Kenya project, in partnership with Embu County Referral Hospital, is providing vital support to families of children with cerebral palsy. Led by Dr Christine Marete, the project delivers practical training and emotional support to caregivers, helping them