Island Hospice & Healthcare

Island Hospice & Healthcare We walk with patients and families through illness, loss, and recovery.

Offering palliative care, home nursing, counselling, training & medical equipment hire across Zimbabwe. For 43 years, Island Hospice and Healthcare (formerly Island Hospice Service Zimbabwe) has been improving the lives of those facing chronic or terminal illnesses. Island Hospice Service Zimbabwe was established in 1979 as the first Hospice in Africa and is a well-known centre of excellence in palliative care. The initial objectives were to provide direct home-based palliative care to those with a life threatening illness and their families and a comprehensive bereavement service. In 2014, Island Hospice Service Zimbabwe, changed its name to Island Hospice and Healthcare to better communicate the expansion of its services within its holistic approach to palliative care developed over the last three decades. The organization has managed to build a network of partners and services that reach vulnerable groups in society which include displaced peoples, orphans and other vulnerable children, young care-givers, widows and widowers, senior citizens and marginalized communities. Our services have expanded to include not only direct palliative care and bereavement counselling but also community health care initiatives, capacity building and training for healthcare professionals.

Happy holidays to you all from us at Island Hospice & Healthcare!
20/12/2025

Happy holidays to you all from us at Island Hospice & Healthcare!

18/12/2025

Honouring Sister Audrey, who has led our nursing agency with compassion for 10 years, and Sister Francis, whose 34 years of service have shaped generations of nurses and the care we provide. đź’š

Today we gathered to honour two remarkable women whose work has shaped Island Hospice in lasting ways.We celebrated Sist...
17/12/2025

Today we gathered to honour two remarkable women whose work has shaped Island Hospice in lasting ways.

We celebrated Sister Audrey, who after 10 years of dedicated service retires having led our nursing agency with compassion, strength, and unwavering support for patients and their families.

We also honoured Sister Frances, who after 34 years with Island has been truly revolutionary in the care we provide — mentoring generations of nurses and helping define what palliative care looks like in practice, not just in principle.

Their legacy lives on in the patients they comforted, the families they walked alongside, and the many nurses they trained and inspired. We are deeply grateful.

As the saying goes “Once an Islander, Always an Islander” !!A big thank you to Sister Maggie Chipeperekwa, an old Island...
16/12/2025

As the saying goes “Once an Islander, Always an Islander” !!

A big thank you to Sister Maggie Chipeperekwa, an old Islander who sent our team a Christmas cake to celebrate the festive season 🎉

We are proud to announce that Island Hospice & Healthcare is now a member of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital G...
15/12/2025

We are proud to announce that Island Hospice & Healthcare is now a member of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Global Alliance; joining an incredible community of 300+ organisations from more than 80 countries.

This membership allows us to connect, learn, and collaborate globally as we continue supporting children and families in Zimbabwe through high-quality palliative care.

A little Island Hospice love from across the globe 💚Sister Audrey’s grandchildren visiting from the US and rocking our T...
15/12/2025

A little Island Hospice love from across the globe đź’š
Sister Audrey’s grandchildren visiting from the US and rocking our T-shirts; a small yet meaningful show of connection to our work and community.

Yesterday we held our final caregivers’ meeting for the year, and we shared some cake as a gesture of appreciation for t...
12/12/2025

Yesterday we held our final caregivers’ meeting for the year, and we shared some cake as a gesture of appreciation for the incredible work they do.
Thank you to all our caregivers for their commitment, compassion, and strength throughout 2025!💚🥳

Let’s break it down: what exactly is palliative care?
10/12/2025

Let’s break it down: what exactly is palliative care?

09/12/2025

Caring for a loved one at home? Our equipment hire service is here to make the journey easier, safer and more comfortable.

Last week Sister Audrey was at Westridge Primary School to receive proceeds from their Breast Cancer Awareness campaign ...
08/12/2025

Last week Sister Audrey was at Westridge Primary School to receive proceeds from their Breast Cancer Awareness campaign and to speak to the children about breast cancer.
We’re deeply grateful to Westridge Primary School for their kindness and for helping build early awareness amongst pupils 💚

Huge appreciation to the Nedbank team for taking the lead with an internal cancer-awareness fundraiser and donating the ...
05/12/2025

Huge appreciation to the Nedbank team for taking the lead with an internal cancer-awareness fundraiser and donating the proceeds to Island Hospice. Thank you for making a difference with us 🙏🏽💚

04/12/2025

Address

Bulawayo, Marondera, Mutare
Harare

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+263242701674

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For 40 years, Island Hospice and Healthcare (formerly Island Hospice Service Zimbabwe) has been improving the lives of those facing chronic or terminal illnesses. Island Hospice Service Zimbabwe was established in 1979 as the first Hospice in Africa and is a well-known centre of excellence in palliative care. The initial objectives were to provide direct home-based palliative care to those with a life threatening illness and their families and a comprehensive bereavement service. In 2014, Island Hospice Service Zimbabwe, changed its name to Island Hospice and Healthcare to better communicate the expansion of its services within its holistic approach to palliative care developed over the last three decades. The organization has managed to build a network of partners and services that reach vulnerable groups in society which include displaced peoples, orphans and other vulnerable children, young care-givers, widows and widowers, senior citizens and marginalized communities. Our services have expanded to include not only direct palliative care and bereavement counseling but also community health care initiatives, capacity building and training for healthcare professionals.