This summer, I spent my time completing a field internship through Global Partners in Care (GPIC) with the Hospice Foundation and the Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU).
Author: wiskotonij
PCAU 2023 Annual General Meeting
On May 26, the Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) hosted its 24th Annual General Meeting to review PCAU’s 2022 performance report and an overall update on palliative care development in Uganda.
A New Vehicle for PCAU!
PCAU now has their new Toyota Land Cruiser – a sturdy, reliable vehicle, and PCAU is confident it will enable them to fulfill the organization's mandate to make palliative care available to all in Uganda.
PCAU in The Guardian
The daily British newspaper, The Guardian, recently featured Uganda's efforts over the last 30 years to enhance the availability of palliative care and increase access to morphine for those in need.
Road to Hope Milestones
Two young adults on the Road to Hope (RTH) program, Stephen and Tonny, recently graduated from university.
PCAU’s Advocacy Work and the ADPCN scholarship
The Advance Diploma in Palliative Care Nursing (ADPCN) program is key to building capacity of health workers in palliative care and increasing the personnel offering the service in Uganda.
More from Roberta’s Visit
Roberta extended her trip by a week from her original plan – there was just too much to do in a short time!
Road to Hope Camp Reinforces Theme of “I Can Do It!”
The annual camp and empowerment retreat are special times for the Road to Hope children to gather with one another and to interact with the entire PCAU team.
Greetings from Uganda and Happy New Year!
I am currently in Uganda with the Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) for three weeks to touch base on several of our partnership initiatives.