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PCAU Annual Report
The Palliative Care Association of Uganda recently released their 2021 Annual Report.
Who Cares for the Carers in Times of Crisis?
Over the past 13 years, interns from the University of Notre Dame have worked closely with Center for Hospice Care/Hospice Foundation’s partnership with the Palliative Care Association of Uganda.
Inaugural Graduation for ADPCN Nursing Students
In 2019, the Ugandan government, in collaboration with PCAU and other stakeholders, launched an Advanced Diploma in Palliative Care Nursing (ADPCN) at its largest nursing school, Mulago School of Nursing and Midwifery (MSNM).
Road to Hope Sponsor Highlight – Alice Wolf & Getrude
Alice has been a nurse for 37 years and is a patient care coordinator at Center for Hospice Care. Getrude lives in Kyankwanzi District of Uganda with her four siblings (two of whom are also on the RTH program) and their father, who is a farmer.
On the Ground in Uganda
In December 2021, Denis Kidde made a trip to Uganda, in part to visit PCAU and to connect on our partnership initiatives. This visit to PCAU was the first by a member of the CHC/HF team in almost two years.
Uganda’s First Virtual Cancer and Palliative Care Conference
One of PCAU’s strategic objectives is to support advocacy and awareness of palliative care issues throughout the country. This includes engaging with...