August 27th, 2009
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…
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August 5th, 2009
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…
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June 11th, 2009
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…
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April 30th, 2009
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.

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March 24th, 2009
Nurse Marcellina with a happy patient whose symptoms are controlled.


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February 16th, 2009
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…
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December 31st, 2008
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…
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November 24th, 2008
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.

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October 24th, 2008
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…
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September 26th, 2008
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


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