In August 2024, we shared our experience supporting expanding access to palliative care in Uganda with a team from Hospital General Reference Charité Maternelle/Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The team visited the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) extended to PCAUI to learn about the role of Civil society in coordinating
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PCAU Cares App: Your Go-To Source for Palliative Care Information
At the Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU), we have always been committed to integrating palliative care into Uganda’s healthcare system. Through our work in capacity building, advocacy, research, and resource mobilization, we’ve made strides in expanding access to palliative care. However, we’ve identified a significant challenge: the lack of
Developing a Child and Adolescent Cancer Control Strategy for Uganda
At the beginning of August 2024, cancer stakeholders in Uganda gathered at the Kampala Serena Hotel for a two-day National Meeting to develop a Child and Adolescent Cancer Control Strategy for Uganda. The meeting was convened by the Uganda Cancer Institute, the World Health Organization, and St. Jude Global. The purpose
Press Release – PCAU@25
The Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) on 9th July 2024 donated specific essential medical sundries to its member organizations including Little Hospice Hoima, New Life Hospice Arua, Lweza Community Health Programme, SD Cancer and Palliative Care Clinic Jinja, Kitovu Mobile, and Kabale Christian Care.
Mid-Year Outlook by PCAU Staff
“As we get into the 2nd part of 2024, I am delighted that our work, presented at the 12th Annual Symposium on Global Cancer Research has been selected for publication in the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s JCO Global Oncology. The abstract was titled: “A Collaborative Partnership between the Palliative
A great Day with older persons on our Community Compassion Program
On April 24, 2024, PCAU hosted a community daycare event for 52 older persons in the Lweza-Kajjansi Area. The event was part of the lined-up activities for the compassionate community program which PCAU is piloting in partnership with Lweza Community Health Program and Tibah International School. The daycare was aimed
Meet the New PCAU Board Members
At the AGM on Friday, May 31, PCAU members voted for new members to compose the organization’s Board of Directors for the period 2024-2027. The Board of PCAU is composed of 9 members and the Executive Director who is Ex officio member. Of the 9 members of the Board, 4
WHO Launches Long Publication on Long-Term Care for Older People
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) hosted a webinar to launch a publication ‘Long-term Care for Older People: Package for Universal Health Coverage’.The Executive Director of PCAU, Mark-Donald Mwesiga was one of the speakers at the event. He spoke about the Ugandan models of palliative care delivery mainly emphasizing
