Trans Nzoia administration Trains CHPs to Bolster Palliative Care

Trans Nzoia administration is training community health promoters (CHPs) to strengthen palliative care services amid a rise in life-threatening illnesses.

The program, a collaboration between the county government’s First Lady’s office and Hospice Care Kenya (HCK), targets 100 CHPs across the county’s 25 wards.

“We are witnessing an increase in patients with cancer, diabetes, and other chronic diseases,” said Lilian Natembeya, the Trans Nzoia County First Lady. “This initiative will equip CHPs to identify these patients and connect them with the care they need.”

The training covers various aspects of palliative care, including patient identification, disease management, and bereavement support.

“CHPs play a crucial role in their communities,” said Esther Jerenga, the Trans Nzoia County Palliative Care Coordinator.

“Equipping them with these skills will significantly improve palliative care access for patients and their families.”

The county government seeks additional partnerships to expand the training program and reach more CHPs.

Those who participated in the administring to the CHPs includes Dr Stephine Gichana,Lilian Lusaba, Twayla Asami,Betty Baraza and Kennedy Shitoti and Jacinda Makhamara personal assistant to the First lady Trans Nzoia county.