On April 24, 2024, PCAU hosted a community daycare event for 52 older persons in the Lweza-Kajjansi Area. The event was part of the lined-up activities for the compassionate community program which PCAU is piloting in partnership with Lweza Community Health Program and Tibah International School. The daycare was aimed at supporting older people’s need...
At the AGM on Friday, May 31, PCAU members voted for new members to compose the organization’s Board of Directors for the period 2024-2027. The Board of PCAU is composed of 9 members and the Executive Director who is Ex officio member. Of the 9 members of the Board, 4 of them are continuing members...
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) hosted a webinar to launch a publication ‘Long-term Care for Older People: Package for Universal Health Coverage’.The Executive Director of PCAU, Mark-Donald Mwesiga was one of the speakers at the event. He spoke about the Ugandan models of palliative care delivery mainly emphasizing the community outreach and home visits that reach everyone...
In Uganda today, the aging population is steadily increasing, as it is globally. Aging exposes one to long-term illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Palliative care provides essential support through relieving pain and symptoms and providing emotional and psychological support in a culturally appropriate manner. This will enhance the quality of life of...
This year, PCAU celebrates 25 years since its founding in 1999. The organization has been at the forefront of all hospice and palliative care development in Uganda. The theme for PCAU’s Silver Jubilee is “Celebrating 25 years of extending compassion, holistic care, pain relief, hope, and justice to individuals and families in Uganda”
Thank you for attending the 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 30, 2024. We were glad to host you all. We had 174 members and guests at the AGM. We had booked space for only 150 at the Fairway Hotel Kampala, but we are glad we had room for all. Among the Duruma ethnic...
