The Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) is nurturing a growing movement of compassion that is transforming schools, health facilities, and communities across the country. By empowering individuals and families to take an active role in health and social care, PCAU is building a culture where dignity and support are shared values. In 2025, over...
A team from the Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) participated in a Capacity Strengthening Workshop in Kabale alongside fellow members of the HelpAge Advocacy Network Uganda (HANU), where PCAU is a founding member. The workshop brought together civil society organizations committed to advancing the wellbeing and rights of older persons in Uganda. It provided...
At the beginning of 2026, PCAU established a partnership with Hope on Wheels Ireland, and we are in the process of starting a fundraiser that will benefit the entire palliative care fraternity in Uganda. One of the things that we have done to kick-start our partnership is to engage other stakeholders, for example, we had...
SHiNE program began in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, when we all faced lockdowns. A special group of vulnerable children who were undergoing cancer treatment faced double jeopardy. They wre locked down, they missed scheduled appointments for their treatment. During a recent workshop, the palliative care nurses shared stories of children whose lives have been transformed,...
We run a child-care givers program (Road to Hope), and at the beginning of the year, we held a three-day camp for learning, connection, and personal growth. The Camp was held from 27th to 30th January 2026 in Kampala and brought together 39 children. These are child caregivers whose parents live with life-threatening illnesses or have lost parental support. Overall, we have supported over 100 child caregivers. The program supports...
At the end of every three months, PCAU brings together professionals from across Uganda to learn, share, and strengthen their ability to deliver patient-centered palliative care. These national update meetings are more than just forums; they are spaces where knowledge becomes action, and collaboration translates into better care for patients and families. At the latest gathering on 27th February...
Kampala has officially become the 18th city globally and the 6th in Africa to join the City Cancer Challenge (C/Can) Network.As a global not-for-profit dedicated to transforming cancer care in resource-limited settings, C/Can empowers cities to take the lead in strengthening their own healthcare systems. By driving solutions from the ground up, it ensures that...
The need to improve access to palliative care remains a critical priority in Uganda and beyond, and education and training are central to achieving this goal. In line with this need, we conducted a series of capacity-strengthening initiatives during the first quarter of 2026, targeting both pre-service and in-service health professionals across the country and beyond. On...
In February 2026, we partnered with the Kampala Archdiocese to commemorate the 34th World Day of the Sick through a series of activities aimed at promoting awareness and strengthening the delivery of compassionate, holistic care for the sick. The commemoration was guided by the theme, “The Compassion of the Samaritan: Loving by Bearing Another’s Pain,” which called for reflection...
A monumental figure in global health Dr. Anne Merriman (MHSRIP), the visionary humanitarian and undisputed “Mother of Palliative Care in Africa,” died on May 18th, 2025, at the age of 90. Her legacy is defined by the establishment of Hospice Africa Uganda (HAU) in 1993. This organization was founded on her radical principle: bringing affordable,...
