The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has opened a new palliative care centre at Swakopmund to bring dignity and comfort to cancer patients.

The Founder of Hope Home-Based Health Care Centre, Eglien Uises, is gaining international recognition for her work in palliative care, a journey that began as a personal act of compassion and has grown into a national and global impact.

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.