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Global Healthcare Provider Support Initiative Implementation in Uganda
The Ministry of Health, in partnership with PCAU, implemented the GHPSI
PCAU Joins Stakeholders to Celebrate International Day of Older Persons in Jinja
On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, PCAU joined different stakeholders in Jinja to commemorate the International Day of Older Persons
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
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
Mary’s Journey: From Hardship to Hope
Here is another inspiring story of one of our beneficiaries, Mary from the Bunyoro Region, Uganda. Mary is a young woman who has overcome life’s challenges with determination and courage. She remained committed to completing her course in Hairdressing and Salon Practice and has recently set up her own salon
Beating the Odds: The Inspiring Journey of Dr. Kasula Stephen
Meet Stephen, a dedicated and compassionate young doctor whose remarkable journey from a teenage caregiver to a medical professional is a true testament to the power of perseverance, kindness, and determination. As the main caregiver, he had to create time to take his mother to the hospital, refill her medicine
The Journey of Gertrude: From Struggle to Success
Today we share the story of Gertrude, a determined and resilient young woman from the Bunyoro region whose journey shows the power of support and perseverance. Her story reminds us that with the right help, dreams can become reality and that we all have a role to play in making
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.
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.