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A Collaborative Partnership Between the Palliative Care Association of Uganda and the Uganda Cancer Institute to Strengthening Cancer Control, Survivorship, and Outcomes Through Research
Christine, Irumba & Mwesige, Benjamin & Zalwango, Joyce & Kabagambe, Cynthia & Niyonzima, Nixon & Mwesiga, Mark & Downing, Julia & Orem, Jackson. (2024). A Collaborative Partnership Between the Palliative Care Association of Uganda and the Uganda Cancer Institute to Strengthening Cancer Control, Survivorship, and Outcomes Through Research. JCO Global Oncology. 10. 10-11. 10.1200/GO-24-13000
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
PCAU Commemorates UN World Elder Abuse Day 2024
In Uganda today, the aging population is steadily increasing, as it is globally. Aging exposes one to long-term illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Palliative care provides essential support through relieving pain and symptoms and providing emotional and psychological support in a culturally appropriate manner. This will enhance
Launching PCAU@25 Commemorations
This year, PCAU celebrates 25 years since its founding in 1999. The organization has been at the forefront of all hospice and palliative care development in Uganda.
The theme for PCAU’s Silver Jubilee is “Celebrating 25 years of extending compassion, holistic care, pain relief, hope, and justice to individuals and families in Uganda”