{"id":4940,"date":"2022-11-03T10:16:05","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T07:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knh.or.ke\/?p=4940"},"modified":"2022-11-03T10:25:25","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T07:25:25","slug":"world-hospice-and-palliative-care-day-healing-hearts-and-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/knh.or.ke\/index.php\/2022\/11\/03\/world-hospice-and-palliative-care-day-healing-hearts-and-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"WORLD HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE DAY: HEALING HEARTS AND COMMUNITIES"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Pain and Palliative Care\u00a0Unit led by Dr. Esther Nafula held the World Hospice & Palliative Care Day celebrations 2022 at the Kenyatta National Hospital\u00a0(KNH)administration lawn under\u00a0the theme:\u00a0Healing Hearts &\u00a0Communities: Improving care forMulti-Drug Resistance Tuberculosis (MDR TB) patients.<\/p>

The event attracted members\u00a0from the Ministry of Health (MOH),\u00a0Nairobi Hospice, Kenya Medics Association, Stop TB Partnership Kenya and KNH Palliative Care beneficiaries.<\/p>

Palliative care plays a key role\u00a0in improving the quality of life for\u00a0people affected by serious health problems. Those that have life- limiting illnesses have the right to be cared for in the way that best\u00a0suits their needs.

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Speaking at the event, Dr. J. O.\u00a0Atina, Head of Unit, Respiratory Infectious Diseases (RIDU) who said pain and palliative care is one of the key multidisciplinary teams<\/p>

that play a huge role in the care and\u00a0treatment process of MDR TB. Dr. Nafula emphasized on KNH being the champions for compassionate patients. \u201cWe will not shy away from supporting patients with life-threatening and life-limiting illnesses,\u201d she said.<\/p>

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Mrs. Evaline Kibuchi- National\u00a0Coordinator, Stop TB Partnership\u00a0Kenya commended KNH efforts for having one of the main DRTB isolation wards. \u201cThe wards need to be revamped to create a more homely environment for the patients as they stay here for long periods. Some up to six months\u201d she said. Representing MOH, Ms. Esther Mueni applauded KNH for being at the forefront in the treatment of MDR TB referral patients not only in the country but also across the
borders. Kenya Medics Chief Executive Officer Dr. Brenda Obondo urged everyone to join hands in the care and support of palliative care patients. \u201cWe all have an active role
in enhancing the quality of life,\u201d she said.<\/p>


A grateful Mr. Ibrahim Theuri spoke during the event stating,\u201dNikiwa isolation ward at KNH kwa zaidi ya mwaka mmoja, sikukosa kitu kwa matibabu. Walinihudumia kama dada na ndugu zangu. Nashukuru Palliative Care team sana\u201d, (While at KNH for more than a year, I never missed any treatment process. The staff handled me like my brothers and sisters would. Thank you team KNH Palliative care!)\u2019\u2019. The event was culminated with a cheerful cake cutting session by the Pain and Palliative Care team and invited guests.<\/p>

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