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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
