By Ken Cornetta | Project Leader
Palliative Care at AMPATH continues to play a critical role in alleviating pain and suffering in Western Kenya. Our Kenyan colleagues have been challenged even more by the presence of COVID. While those of us in North American were experiencing the virus surges in 2020, Africa was less affected. Unfortunately, the tables have turned in 2021. While many of us in the West are enjoying the warmer weather and see life starting to return to normal, much of Africa is being hit hard with COVID. Vaccine availability is very limited.
Support for our program has allowed our team in Kenya to train over 100 community health workers on palliative care and COVID19. This efort is led by Dr. Hussein Elias. Over 1000 home visits have resulted from this training, reaching those in rural Kenya who have little access to health care.
Other educational efforts are taking off as well. The national accrediation board for clinical officers has approved our program and student enrollment is open. We hope to obtain similar recognition for our nursing program this fall.
The need for palliative care is greater than ever, and any help is greatly appreciated and will further improve the lives of those in need.
Please stay safe and I again thank everyone for their support during this worldwide crisis.
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