Welcome to HENZO GIPAP KENYA

Henzo GIPAP Kenya

Patient Support Group: Helping Patients and their caregivers cope with the diagnosis of Cancer

A diagnosis of cancer can bring out strong fears and anxieties in the affected family or social unit. While timely access to treatment and family support can go a long way in erasing these fears, there is a growing sense of isolation that sets in which can have a big impact on patients’ emotional well being. No one knows what someone is going through unless they are going through it themselves. Patient support groups address this need of sharing and learning from each others’ experiences.

Henzo GIPAP Kenya

is a group formed by local patients diagnosed with CML or GIST, and also includes caregivers and partners.  The main objectives of the group are:

• To create public awareness about Leukemia & GIST

   

• To advocate for affordable and proper diagnosis and treatment

   

• To provide emotional and financial support to patients and their families

   

• To provide a forum where patients and care givers can support each other with education and information

   

Generosity is a contagious emotion. An act of kindness can create a ripple effect well beyond its original scope. The combined efforts of a drug manufacturer who provides free treatment for those most underserved; a physician who dedicates him or herself to their patients, and an organization that holds the patient’s hand, have a tremendous impact on those individuals who are affected by it.

The Max Foundation has been the conduit of Novartis’ generosity towards the most underserved population of CML and GIST patients in partnership with very dedicated hematologists and oncologists. The overwhelming response to this great act of generosity has been a strong need of the patients to give back to their communities and give new meaning to their lives.
The Henzo GIPAP Kenya grew out of just such a need – we welcome you to join us in this noble cause.

Our Mission

To provide support in the region for Leukemia and GIST patients, care givers and the general public through:

 Community Education

 Empowerment

 And Social Networking

Our Vision

 To create public awareness about Leukemia & GIST

To advocate for affordable and proper diagnosis and treatment