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
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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
World Day of the Sick 2025
On February 11, 2025, PCAU joins the Catholic faith and all other compassionate people globally to offer prayers
and observance to those who are suffering from illness and other health challenges.
This year’s theme for the day of the sick is “Hope does not disappoint’’ (Rm 5:5) but strengthens us in times of
trial. We pray that all who suffer sickness find comfort and hope from these words of faith.
Wishing you a joyful Christmas Season 2024
We Wish you a joyful Christmas holiday season filled with love, laughter, and peace.
Giving Tuesday: Special Hearts to Nurture Every Child Program
(SHiNE) Child Program
In Uganda, many face life-threatening illnesses without access to palliative care. This Giving Tuesday on 3rd December 2024, join the Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) to bring comfort, support, and dignity to children facing sickness and vulnerability and their impoverished families.
PCAU Members Annual Get-together
Since 2016, PCAU Members Annual Get-together Dinner has been a tradition honoring our commitment to palliative care in Uganda. This year’s Silver Jubilee Dinner marks a special milestone as we celebrate 25 years of dedicated service.
3rd Quarter Newsletter
Dear PCAU Members and Friends,
Thank you for your continued support of the work of palliative care in Uganda. As we head to the last quarter of 2024, I appreciate your compassion as palliative care providers across Uganda partners and donors.
Improving quality of life through accessible medical supplies
Access to medical supplies is a major challenge for many economically disadvantaged patients in Uganda. Patients with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses are faced with co-morbidities resulting from the side effects of the medications and disease progression on their journey of care.
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.