Strengthening of palliative care in northern Tanzania
Situation:
Patients with malignant diseases in Tanzania often present at a stage where cure is no longer possible. However, palliative care mandatory to reduce the burden of symptoms and increase the quality of life. Up to now, this treatment has been carried out as an inpatient service, which is usually associated with high costs for the patients and involves long journeys as home based care is not funded.
Objectives:
Palliative home based care for terminally ill patients in Tanzania is secured.