In a small town in southwest Uganda surrounded by rolling hills, ignited a movement that would illuminate the darkest days of people’s lives. Lianna Namanya, a compassionate nurse motivated by faith and a heart for the elderly, encountered a middle-aged woman on one of her village outreaches. The woman, frail
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When Compassion Spreads
At Rays of Hope Hospice Jinja, we are continually inspired when the compassion we offer takes root in the community and grows far beyond us. Lovisa, a farmer from Buyende District, first encountered our care when her sister-in-law faced serious cancer. Experiencing support and dignity in that time touched her
Mubarak’s Journey of Care & Support
Mubarak, a 42-year-old father of nine with two wives, lives in Bushenyi, Ishaka–Katungu, about 1.2 km from the hospital. One of his neighbors, a church member, reached out to our team requesting support for food, school fees, and medical care. Together with health workers from Ishaka Adventist Hospital, we visited
The Whisper That Changed Everything
Rediscovering Purpose Through a Patient’s Quiet Gratitude At Mulago NRH, the pace of care rarely slows. As Lead of the Palliative Care Unit, I was driven by a deep desire to ease suffering. But one quiet evening, a moment changed everything. She was a 62-year-old grandmother with advanced breast cancer,
5th Uganda Conference on Cancer and Palliative Care – Press Release
Kampala, 13th August, 2025 – The Ministry of Health in partnership with the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) and the Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU), announces the 5th Uganda Conference on Cancer and Palliative Care under the theme: Embracing Uniqueness and Empowering Communities
Inspired by the Impact of Our Work: Our Palliative Care Story from Uganda
As we prepare for the 5th Uganda Conference on Palliative Care, PCAU is inviting palliative care teams to participate in a storytelling event. As palliative care providers, we derive our inspiration and fulfillment from our passion for compassion. Many times, we never get an opportunity to share what motivates us to serve. In our daily work, every patient, family, or community story offers us a unique source of hope and motivation. Sometimes, we struggle but see families embracing life until the end. The storytelling event during the forthcoming conference will allow us to share what brings us hope and fulfillment while providing palliative care.
The Palliative Care Community in Uganda Mourns Dr. Anne Merriman
The Palliative Care Association of Uganda deeply mourns the passing of Dr. Anne Merriman, a visionary and compassionate founding member, and a true pioneer of palliative care in Africa. Dr. Merriman, born in Liverpool in 1935, passed away in Kampala, Uganda on May 18, 2025
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