Welcome to Our Lady's Hospice
Our Lady’s Hospice, a sanctuary of healing and hope, situated in Kalingalinga on Kamloop’s Road. We are dedicated to providing compassionate care to those affected by HIV/AIDS and various health afflictions in the Lusaka District and surrounding areas, including Kaunda Square, Mutendere, Kalikiliki, and Ingombe. serving a catchment of approximately 200,000 people.
Our Story
Founded in 2003 by the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood, along with support from Catholic Religious Orders, including the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Dominican Sisters, and St. Patrick’s Missionary Society, Our Lady’s Hospice was established in response to the escalating suffering experienced by those affected by AIDS. It was an essential complement to government hospitals, which were overwhelmed by the early 2000s.
The Archdiocese of Lusaka is the Proprietor.
Our Lady’s Hospice, a sanctuary of healing and hope, situated in Kalingalinga on Kamloop’s Road. We are dedicated to providing compassionate care to those affected by HIV/AIDS and various health afflictions in the Lusaka District and surrounding areas, including Kaunda Square, Mutendere, Kalikiliki, and Ingombe. serving a catchment of approximately 200,000 people.
Services Offered
An overview of the services you offer and how they will benefit the visitor.
Spiritual Care
Our Lady’s Hospice is a place of spiritual solace and welcomes individuals of all faiths. We are grateful for the support of the Catholic Parish of Kalingalinga and other faith communities in providing spiritual and in-kind support to our patients, caregivers, and staff. Our Chapel plays a central role in spiritual care.
Out-Patient Department
We offer Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) and comprehensive treatment and management of HIV/AIDS, including ART, and treatment for opportunistic infections such as TB and skin disorders. Our triage-based approach extends our reach to a broader community in need of quality treatment and palliative care services.
In-Patient Houses/Wards: Our facility comprises five in-patient wards, catering to various needs, including low-cost and high-cost care, as well as dedicated wards for children.
Other Services
Community Outreach Services:
Our dedicated staff members conduct visits to individuals in need, providing health education, clinical and nursing care, nutritional support, and counseling.
Community Heath Posts
In partnership with Epic 3-90, we have established community health posts in Mutendere and Kalikiliki markets to offer VCT and ART services.
ART Adherence Programme
We provide essential support to patients on ART to ensure correct medication regimes. Our volunteers follow up with patients in the community and their homes.
Pharmacy
Our on-site Pharmacy dispenses a range of medications, including free ARVs, VCT kits, and CD4 Count Reagents received from CHAZ and the District Health Office.
Laboratory Services
Equipped with modern facilities, our laboratory conducts various tests required for our clients.
Counseling
We offer Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) with same-day results and provide further guidance and support to HIV-positive patients.
Physiotherapy
Our Physiotherapy Department offers daily services to patients in need of rehabilitation, including ART patients with neuropathy.
Vegetable Garden
To support the nutritional needs of our patients, we maintain a vegetable and fruit garden on-site.
Youth Support Group
Our Youth Support Group meets weekly, educating and supporting local schools and OLH clients on living positively with HIV/AIDS and being responsible in the fight against AIDS.
Training Centre
Our Training Centre focuses on training primary caregivers, including family members, to provide basic care for loved ones suffering from life-threatening illnesses.