The University of Namibia's Vice Chancellor, Professor Kenneth Matengu, said palliative care is an important and valuable aspect of healthcare.

Professor Matengu emphasised this at the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding with the Hope Home-Based Healthcare Service and Dr. Jeketera-Khumalo Surgery.

Palliative care is specialised medical care for people living with a serious illness, such as cancer or heart failure.

Patients in palliative care may receive medical care for their symptoms, or palliative care, along with treatment intended to cure their serious illness.

Professor Matengu added that it is imperative to create a baseline for people who need palliative care and called on more stakeholders to come on board.

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hope Home Healthcare Foundation, Eglien Uises, said the MoU will assist the foundation in reaching more people in need of palliative care.

The MoU will also incorporate provisions for free service in obstetrics and gynaecology for students who do not have medical aid.