Health / Medical

Cancer Association Launches Palliative Care Fund for Vulnerable Patients

today29 January, 2025

Background

Palliative Care Namibia, a division of the Cancer Association, has introduced the Palliative Care Fund to enhance access to hospice and palliative care for financially vulnerable citizens. Rolf Hansen, the CEO of CAN and Palliative Care Namibia says this is aligned with CAN’s Patient Financial Assistance Programme adding that the fund aims to support those in critical need of end-of-life care, covering expenses such as medication and nursing services.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen