The Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) is pioneering initiatives to rebuild compassionate communities in Uganda. The initiatives are rooted in a health promotion approach to palliative care, aiming to support solidarity among community members.

Globally, it is estimated that 429,000 children and adolescents develop cancer annually, with almost 40% being from Africa. Uganda registers 1,500- 3,000 new child and adolescent cancers annually, with only about 30% presenting to the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI). The most prevalent childhood cancers in Uganda include: Burkitt lymphoma, acute leukemia, Wilms tumor, and rhabdomyosarcoma.

Short-Term Employment Opportunity The Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) seeks to recruit a qualified and competent person to fill the position of a Conference Coordinator. The ideal candidate will be central in offering management and co-ordination to the conference secretariate during the organization for the 5th Uganda Conference on Cancer and Palliative Care. The...

Short-Term Employment Opportunity The Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) seeks to recruit a qualified and competent person to fill the position of a Capacity Building Officer. The ideal candidate should be able to support the core objective: To strengthen the capacity of palliative care providers in Uganda through supporting training, continuous professional education, mentorship,...