I volunteered in Hospice Jinja from 7.01.10 to 28.01.10. In Ireland I work as a Senior Physiotherapist in Palliative Care in Milford Care Centre in Limerick, and was keen to see the differences and similarities between Palliative care services in…
Drs Terry Hennessy and John O’Dea spent a week working at the hospice in late November (Thursday 19th November to Saturday 28th November 2009). They played an active role in the clinical management of patients. They joined the daily routine…
Hospice Jinja had its first Memorial Day on November 9th for the families of deceased patients.
It was a wonderful day for the families and the staff. Each faith group was represented. Prayers were said and a candle was lit…
Dr. Clare and her friend Donie worked as volunteers during the month of August. They helped in the day to day running of the service. They became fully immersed in the pain and suffering of patients and their families. They…
When we set up the website last year we provided the ability to make a donation online. We weren’t too sure if this would ever work but thought we should give it a try.
We’re delighted to report that we…
Volunteers contribute significantly to Hospice Jinja. In the last three months the Hospice received many visitors and volunteers. At the beginning of this quarter we received Karen and Roberta from the Centre for Palliative Care - USA and Rose from…
3 new outreach clinics have been established in Mayuge, Namwezi and Nyenga Hospital.
40 more community volunteers have received training in identifying patients and their families that would benefit from the hospice service.
They are the active link between hospice…
A 10K fun run was held in brillant sunshine on Saturday 18th April in assosciation with Kilmaley Voluntary Assosciation.
Almost 400 people participated. A great day was had by all.
Nurse Marcellina with a happy patient whose symptoms are controlled.
Frankand Patricia Hassett are in Hospice Jinja since Jan7th. They are working each day on the ground with the local staff. A large number of patients have advanced HIV/Aids and cancer. The Hospice improves the quality of life of patients…
