24-07-2025
Palliative group visits 120 homes monthly
Published on: Thursday, July 24, 2025
Published on: Thu, Jul 24, 2025 Text Size: Liew (seated centre), flanked by Dr Jaswant (on her right) and Lim, with the rest of the delegation displaying the 'Simply The Best - A Tina Turner Tribute Show' promotional banner. Kota Kinabalu: The State Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (KePKAS) will support the Palliative Care Association of Kota Kinabalu's (PCAKK) 26th Charity Concert & Dinner on Aug 8 at the Sabah International Convention Centre. 'I understand that the care services provided by the Association have touched the lives of over 5,200 patients and their families during their most challenging times,' said minister Datuk Christina Liew after meeting President Dato' Dr Jaswant Singh. Organising Chairman cum PCAKK Management Adviser Datuk Margaret Lim said the annual event is the main source of funding for the Association established in 1998. 'We need to raise the primary funds to support our Home Care and Daycare programmes for the benefit of those who require this essential service in our community,' she said. Lim said the one-hour performance dubbed 'Simply The Best - A Tina Turner Tribute Show' will feature the talented Rebecca O'Connor who is currently on a world tour as the iconic Tina Turner. 'We anticipate a 1500-strong appreciative audience.' The Association's Home Care Programme and Development, Dr Jaswant said is aimed at providing compassionate care and support to patients with life-limiting diseases, including incurable cancers and end-stage organ failures, and post-stroke patients, among others, in the last journey of their life. PCAKK has been working in collaboration with the Palliative Care Unit (PCU) at QEH 1, QEH Cardiology Unit, and Likas Women and Children's Hospital for over 20 years. 'Under the Home Care Programme, we see some 120 cases per month for pain control, counselling and carer support,' said Dr Jaswant, adding that some patients require more visits. Also present were PCAKK Vice-President Morna Chua, Assistant Honorary Secretary Shirley Ong, Committee Members Caroline Paxton and James Ngu, and Executive Secretary Benzie Richard. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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