Creator: Kenya Legal and Ethical Issues Network on HIV and AIDS (KELIN)
Description: The video is about a case on Mr. Daniel Ng’etich, Mr. Henry Ng’etich and Mr.Patrick Kipng’etich Kirui who were arrested on 12 August, 2010 for having severally defaulted on their prescribed medical treatment for TB. They were remanded in the police cells with other accused persons. Daniel and Patrick were arraigned before the Principal Magistrate at Kapsabet court. Due to his very poor health condition, Henry was taken to the Kapsabet County Hospital. Mr. Zachariah Maina Bett, a Public Health Officer in Nandi County, swore the affidavit that formed the basis for the magistrate’s order of confinement in prison of Daniel and Patrick for a period of eight months. The two were released after serving two months following interventions from civil society organisations. Enjoined to the case are various individuals and organisations including Mr. Daniel Ng’etich, Mr.Patrick Kipng’etich Kirui; KELIN; The Attorney General, The Principal Magistrates Court Kapsabet and The Cabinet Secretary – Ministry of Health, Republic of Kenya.
Creator: Kenya Hospices and Palliative care Association (KEHPCA)
Description: This video showcases the work that is going on in Kenya to integrate palliative care in the public health sector. Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA) is an example of organizations working to advocate for the rights of the patient. They ensure that patients have access to a holistic approach of treatment by which pain management and emotional support, such as spiritual and psychological needs, are addressed. KEHPCA is working with partners at the local and national level to integrate palliative care into the existing public health system and to build the capacity of health care workers.
Creator: Kenya Hospices and Palliative care Association (KEHPCA)
Description:Cancer is the third leading cause of death in Kenya with tens of thousands of new cases diagnosed each year. Organizations like the Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA) are working towards a cancer-free Kenya by improving services and providing palliative care for those most in need. In this film, key actors from WHO, Ministry of Health, KEHPCA, as well as a cancer survivor, are interviewed about the international effort to improve frameworks for cancer treatment.