An evening of talks at the Cicely Saunders Institute sharing insights into palliative care provision in East Africa and Latin America on Wednesday, November 19 · 6:30 – 8:15pm GMT
About this event
What?
Join us for a fundraising event for Hospice Ethiopia UK. If you are unable to join in person, please do join us online as the event will be live streamed.
This evening of talks will bring together four inspiring doctors and nurses who will share their insights into providing palliative care in East Africa and Latin America. We will end the evening with a panel discussion focusing on the challenges and opportunities in building palliative care services internationally. There will be an optional meet and greet before with light refreshments.
Why?
All money raised will go to Hospice Ethiopia UK. This small, volunteer-run charity promotes the provision of palliative care in Ethiopia, mainly through the direct funding of Hospice Ethiopia – a community hospice in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa.
Who?
We are very grateful to be joined by an excellent line up of speakers:
- Professor Nicola Ayers – Not Wanting to Upset…and so much more; the Importance of Culture in Palliative Care
- Dr Mariana Dittborn – Attitudes towards Palliative and End of Life Care in Latin American Context
- Dr Nuhamin Gebre – Improving Access to Palliative Care in the Community: Lessons from the Design and Implementation of Palliative Care Interventions in Ethiopia
- Dr Guy Schofield – Context is Key: Ethics in Palliative Care
Where?
Online or in person at Cicely Saunders Institute, Bessemer Road London SE5 9RS,
When?
19th November
17:45 – Doors open
17:45 – 18:30 – Meet + Greet with light refreshments
18:30 – 20:15 – Talks, panel discussion with Q+A
For more information and to obtain tickets click here
Instagram – @hospice_ethiopia_uk
Frequently asked questions
Yes! You are able to join us in person or online.
As this is a fundraising evening, tickets are by donation. Our suggested donation is £10 but we will be grateful for whatever you can spare. All money raised will go to Hospice Ethiopia UK Charity number: 1171781.








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