Palliative Care Association of Uganda

02/06/2026

Agembi Stella - A palliative Care Nurse sharing how the new donated ambulance will support and ease their day today work

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

Today, the Palliative Care Association of Uganda joins partners and stakeholders at the for the handover of 11 ambulances that will help bring palliative care closer to patients and families across Uganda.
Graced by the Ambassadoror Ireland & Dr. Olaro Charles the Director General Ministry of Health

This is more than a handover ceremony. It is a commitment to ensuring that people living with cancer and other serious illnesses receive compassionate care, dignity, and support wherever they are.

As we celebrate this important milestone, we also launch the vision of the Dr. Anne Merriman Fund for Uganda (DAMFU), strengthening palliative care services for future generations.

Use the link to learn more on the Dr. Anne Merriman Fund
pcauganda.org/dr-anne-merrim…

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01/06/2026

Today we hosted a team from the National Association of Social Workers in Uganda to explore opportunities for collaboration and partnership. We discussed strengthening the social work practice and advancing palliative in Uganda.

We are committed to building a partnership that creates a lasting impact

01/06/2026

Today, the Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) Team, together with our partners from Ireland, visited – New Hope Children's Hostel, one of the beneficiaries of the ambulance donation initiative under the Dr. Anne Merriman Fund for Uganda (DAMFU).

Kawempe Home Care continues to provide compassionate palliative care services to children and families facing life-limiting illnesses. Through the New Hope Children's Hostel, children accessing cancer treatment and specialized care receive accommodation, psychosocial support, and a nurturing environment that promotes dignity and hope during challenging times.

30/05/2026

Dr. the Head of the Palliative Care division at of Health together joined PCAU steam at Malaba to witness the team cross the Boarder with the Ambulances into Uganda .

30/05/2026

11 ambulances donated by partners in Ireland are making their way to Uganda to support hospices and hospitals providing palliative care services. _@miriamdonohoe

Together, we are expanding access to compassionate care for patients and families across Uganda.

29/05/2026

Our team participated at the this week.

We shared on the role of palliative care interventions in Secondary Disease Prevention through early detection, linkages and continuity to care.

By integrating palliative care from diagnosis, we can reduce suffering and improve outcomes for patients and families.

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

Light moments and heartfelt reflections marked the visit between the team and the convoy.