Kalkidan Abera

Kalkidan Abera first accessed palliative care for breast cancer, now her pain and symptoms are controlled through palliative care and she volunteers with Hospice Ethiopia. I am a single mother to twin boys. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I thought my life was over. I worried how I would afford my treatment and

Fantanesh Ayele

Fantanesh Ayele felt abandoned by people, but holistic palliative care from Hospice Ethiopia has improved her quality of life. I was abandoned by people but this holistic care has helped me more than any medicines prescribed at hospitals. Palliative care has decreased my suffering. Now I am relieved, my children are able to go to

Etsegenet Asefa

Etsegenet Asefa had severe physical pain and symptoms, but also emotional, spiritual and psychosocial pain due to her cancer diagnosis. Palliative care relieved her suffering, brought comfort to her and her family, and gave her confidence and hope once more. My name is Etsegenet Asefa, I’m 50 years old and I access palliative care at