When you visit PCAU or when PCAU visits you, there is that one most likely face. The PCAU Driver. He has been the main driver for PCAU since 2012. He has visited every district in the country and continues to be a valuable team member. A team of 3 staff recently had an interview with him. He shared his role and feelings about the new Land Cruiser acquired by PCAU last year.
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The February 2024 National Palliative Care Update Meeting
Since 1999, we have been hosting quarterly national palliative care meetings in Uganda. The meetings bring together PCAU members, Ministry of Health Officials, Members of Parliament, University Faculty staff, and interested members of the public every three months. The gatherings are important for advocacy, sharing experiences, continuous medical education, and networking.
Disability Inclusion: Leaving No One Behind in Palliative Care in Uganda
In the peri-urban community of Makindye lives Matia (not real name) a middle-aged gentleman with Diabetes Mellitus. Matia usually sits on the veranda of his house shaded from the busking sun in the city these days. Matia had a double amputation from the knees and partial blindness in his eyes due to complications from Diabetes.
Building a Compassionate Community
As we share with you an update from PCAU, we would like to encourage you to be thoughtful about the needs of your immediate community and how you could help. We request you consider stepping out to do something thoughtful for someone, for a family, or a group in your community. What is life without caring and sharing? Recently, a Village Health Team Member from Lweza Zone B village asked a family if a team of children and volunteers on our Road to Hope Program could visit.
The Impact of Your Support on Our Brave Cancer Warriors
With gratitude, we are thrilled to share the latest updates from the Shine Child Program. As we traverse the journey of delivering care and hope to children battling cancer and their families, your support has been the light that guides us. The Shine Child Program continues to make significant strides to improve
Call for Bids for Purchase of a Motor Vehicle
The Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) invites bids from interested bidders for the Sale of 01 used Motor Vehicle with details below; Number plate: UAU 318A, Make: TOYOTA RAV4, Manual Transmission, Model: 1998 HP/CC, Chassis Number: SXA117010262, Year Of Manufacture: 1996, Location Of Vehicle: Kitende Entebbe Road – Kampala.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY – 2024
The Month of March each year is celebrated as women’s month in many parts of the world featuring International Women’s Day on March 8th. This year, while declaring the Women’s History Month the President of USA said that during this March, “we celebrate the courageous women who have helped our Nation build a fairer, more just society.”
Kiwanuka’s 30 years as a Palliative Care Provider
Rose Kiwanuka, is a palliative care nurse in Uganda with experience spanning 30 years. She sits on the board of Hospice Africa.
Her dream is to see more patients who are battling chronic illnesses die with dignity. She has visited different countries to gain knowledge on palliative care.