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…
Two successful fundraising events were held during the Christmas period.
A night of “Song and Story” in the Shibeen, Doora with Kate Purcell, Paddy Hynes, John Greene and Chris Droney. A very enjoyable night was had by all.
On Christmas…
25 Community Volunteers have completed a training course in Palliative Care.
They have acquired basic skills in palliative care and will identify patients in the community suitable for the service.
Dr Rory loved attending the daily outreach clinics which are held in the Grade 3 and 4 Health Clinics and visiting the patients’s homes with other members of palliative care team.
During his visit the Hospice was also visited by…
A very successful pony gymkhana was held on Sunday 21st September at Clare Equestrian Centre, Doora in brillant sunshine.The event was organised by Paddy Mc Carthy, Moyriesk, Quin.
Many thanks to all involved
Dr Rory O’Keefe G.P. Ennis Co. Clare volunteers to travel to Jinja and work with the hospice team for one month. It is hoped that his visit will encourage other doctors and nurses to consider going to Jinja to work…
Hospice Jinja Uganda Project is formed. Project has been granted charitable status.
This website is launched and will hopefully create further awareness of the project and also help with ongoing fundraising.
