A monumental figure in global health Dr. Anne Merriman (MHSRIP), the visionary humanitarian and undisputed “Mother of Palliative Care in Africa,” died on May 18th, 2025, at the age of 90. Her legacy is defined by the establishment of Hospice Africa Uganda (HAU) in 1993. This organization was founded on her radical principle: bringing affordable,...
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
Hospice Africa Uganda was founded in 1993 with a vision of “Palliative Care for all in need in Africa”. We have three Hospice sites; Hospice Kampala, Mobile Hospice Mbarara in Mbarara City, and Little Hospice Hoima in Hoima Oil City, and for the last 30 years, we have provided Palliative care services to over 37,000...
