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How terminally ill patients prepare for death

Dr. Esther Munyoro gives a talk on optimizing cancer pain management during the KNH and University of Nairobi Cancer Symposium. [Jenipher Wachie/Standard]

The recent deaths of Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso, Kibra MP Ken Okoth and Safaricom boss Bob Collymore, who were terminally ill, came with reports from relatives and friends that they were prepared for their final journey.

In one instance, it was revealed that one had requested not to be placed on life support.

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