Mathiwos Wondu Foundation (MWF) conducted a comprehensive training on Palliative and End-of-Life Care for healthcare professionals from ALERT Comprehensive Specialized Hospital.
The trainees were drawn from various service units and are members of the multidisciplinary palliative care team. The training is part of the Phase-II Ethiopian Multinational Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Control Project, supported by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation (BMSF). Held from December 9-11, 2025, the training engaged 20 participants and contributed significantly to strengthening the newly established palliative care service unit at the hospital.
The training covered core palliative care concepts including pain management, pain assessment and treatment, ethical issues, palliative care with different age groups, symptom management including lung cancer, palliative emergencies, communication, psychosocial and spiritual care, end-of-life care, grief, bereavement, mourning, and caregiver support. To enhance their knowledge and skills, the sessions incorporated role-plays and the narration of real case scenarios.
We appreciate the hospital leadership for dedicating spacious rooms and establishing the palliative care unit. Our foundation has recently supported the unit with essential medical equipment, and we remain committed to continuing our support to further strengthen the service.
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