The Introduction of Palliative Care in Uganda
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Date
2002
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Journal of palliative medicine
Abstract
Hospice Uganda was established in Kampala, September 27, 1993. Since then the hospice has
served over 3,000 patients with cancer, and referrals of patients with HIV/AIDS are increasing
steadily. The concepts of hospice and palliative care are well accepted in Uganda, but the
delivery of services has been severely constrained by limited resources. Possibilities for
growth, both in service provision and education of health professionals, were improved significantly
with the incorporation of palliative care objectives into the Ministry of Health 5-
year strategic plan.
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Palliative Care, introduction, Uganda
Citation
Jagwe, J. G., & Barnard, D. (2002). The introduction of palliative care in Uganda. Journal of palliative medicine, 5(1), 159-163.