Every Moment Matters
Providing holistic palliative care to children with serious illnesses while supporting their families along the way
Hospital Consultation Service
Multi-disciplinary specialist paediatric palliative care to public and private hospitals.
Paedspal Outpatient Unit (Popu)
Helping families navigate this
journey with counseling and
guidance.
Community Outreach
Bringing palliative care to local communities.
Advocacy & Awareness
Partnering with healthcare & policymakers to improve access to quality paediatric care for every child.
At Paedspal, we believe that every moment matters. We provide compassionate palliative care for children facing
incurable and life-limiting conditions, ensuring they find relief from suffering while empowering their families and
healthcare professionals.
With a holistic approach that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, we strive to make each day
meaningful for our young patients. Join us in our mission to transform lives through love, support, and specialized care
– because every child deserves comfort and dignity on their journey.
Providing Specialist Paediatric Palliative
Care and Developing PPC Skills
How You Can Help
Small Donations Make Big Impact on Someone’s Life, Act Today!
Our Work
Bringing Compassionate Care to
Children & Families
clinical care
- Specialist symptom management and care planning
- Family-centered palliative care
- Hospital and out-patient services
Family & Emotional Support
- Counselling services for children, parents & siblings
- Bereavement support to guide families through difficult times
- Integrative therapies & social work interventions
Advocacy & Awareness
- Community awareness
- Public health initiatives to improve pediatric care accessibility
- Partnerships with healthcare organisations & policy makers
Education & Capacity Building
- Medical education in paediatric palliative care for doctors, nurses, social workers and allied health care practitioners
- Workshops for caregivers & healthcare provider
The Measure of a Life
is not its Duration,
but its Donation
Why Our Work Matters
Across South Africa, thousands of children face life-limiting and life-threatening conditions—from
congenital disorders and pediatric cancers to complications related to HIV/AIDS. Despite the
incredible resilience of these children and their families, a significant care gap remains.
Our Work
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Training Healthcare Professionals: Why It Matters
For over 20 years, I’ve seen firsthand how specialized palliative care transforms the lives of children with life-limiting illnesses. Yet, in South Africa, too few healthcare professionals receive the training they need to provide this essential care. The Urgent Need...