PCAU proudly celebrated the Mulago School of Nursing and midwifery 13th Graduation Ceremony, honoring 633 health professionals, including 44 nurses who attained an Advanced Diploma in Palliative Care Nursing (27 sponsored by PCAU). Hon. Dr. John Chrysestom Muyingo applauded PCAU for nurturing skilled health professionals and strengthening compassionate care nationwide.
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Commemorating the World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2025 in Uganda.
On October 11, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, we commemorated World Hospice & Palliative Care Day 2025 in Uganda at Hospice Africa Uganda under the theme: “Achieving the Promise: Universal Access to Palliative Care.” The event united partners, healthcare professionals, schools, and communities. Student performances from the Palliative Clubs at four schools. The clubs are part of PCAU’s Building Compassionate Communities to Improve Access to Palliative Care for ALL in Uganda.
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