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25 Years of Compassion
This year, the Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) celebrates 25 years of compassionate, holistic, and accessible palliative care to patients and families across Uganda.
Meet the New PCAU Board Members
We congratulate the newly elected members of the Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) Board of Directors, who will serve for the period 2024 – 2027.
WHO Launches Publication on Long-term Care for Older People
On the 8th of May, the World Health Organization (WHO) hosted a webinar “aimed at guiding towards the integration of long-term care into universal health coverage.”
PCAU’s Annual General Meeting
On May 30th, the Palliative Care Association of Uganda held its Annual General Meeting, which focused on their developments over the past 25 years.
An Interview with Jaffar on the New PCAU Vehicle
Mohamed Jaffar is PCAU’s driver. He not only manages transportation logistics but also maintains vehicles and travel logs as well as serving as a liaison for banking matters.
Celebrating Creativity with the Road to Hope Children
Sharing the art of children on the Road to Hope program opens the door for new audiences to learn about the RTH program and PCAU's work.
Reuniting with Roberta!
A full circle moment occurred when Roberta reconnected with an old friend, Antoinette, a palliative care nurse who received a scholarship from the Center of Hospice Care
Celebrating 25 Years of Impact
This year marks a significant milestone for the Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) as it celebrates 25 years of impactful work in advancing palliative care for all in Uganda.
Spotlighting Dr. Angella Namatovu
Dr. Angella Namatovu currently serves as the capacity building officer at PCAU.
Roberta’s Visit to Uganda
In February, former CHC staff and current volunteer, Roberta Spencer, visited the team at PCAU. During her time with PCAU, Roberta had busy days working to advance the goals of PCAU.