The Meru Hospice has called for increased support from the community and the government to address the needs of cancer patients.
In a campaign dubbed one tree one life, several well wishers have supported the hospice to plant 70,000 trees this season and provide medication for more than 500 patients under its care.
On Saturday, more than 5,000 trees were planted at Meru University of Science and Technology in appreciation of the fact that the environment has a role to play in our health.
The event was meant to mark World Hospice and Palliative Care Day which was observed under the theme “Leave No One Behind; Equity in Access to Palliative Care”.
Meru County has experienced increasing number of new cancer cases, contributing to a nationwide cancer pandemic.
Meru hospice coordinator Gladys Mucee, noted that patients undergo a heavy emotional and financial toll hence the need for enhanced support.
A team from Mafuko Industries plant trees at Meru University in support of Meru Hospice which cares for cancer patients.
Tree planting during the Meru Hospice One tree one life campaign at Meru University
Meru Hospice board chairman Kinoti GKA mother and son plant a tree at Meru University in support of cancer patientsTree planting at Meru University during the world Palliative Care day