Quo vadis palliative care in Africa?

Anne Merriman

doi:10.3332/ecancer.2013.ed29

Abstract

In 1992, Hospice Africa was founded in Liverpool, UK with a vision to support cancer patients in Africa through affordable methods for the control of pain and suffering. In 1993, following a feasibility study in four countries, Uganda was chosen to roll out the initiative. Today, Hospice Africa Uganda is operating with a public health approach by training, up to degree level, health professionals who in their own countries are carrying forward palliative care to all those in need in Africa. Although palliative care provision has progressed greatly in recent years, there is still a need for all health professionals to play a greater part in relieving the suffering of cancer patients in Africa today.

Highlights

In 1992, Hospice Africa was founded in Liverpool, UK with a vision to support cancer patients in Africa through affordable methods for the control of pain and suffering
Hospice Africa Uganda is operating with a public health approach by training, up to degree level, health professionals who in their own countries are carrying forward palliative care to all those in need in Africa
Palliative care provision has progressed greatly in recent years, there is still a need for all health professionals to play a greater part in relieving the suffering of cancer patients in Africa today

Summary

Introduction

In 1992, Hospice Africa was founded in Liverpool, UK with a vision to support cancer patients in Africa through affordable methods for the control of pain and suffering. Hospice Africa Uganda is operating with a public health approach by training, up to degree level, health professionals who in their own countries are carrying forward palliative care to all those in need in Africa. Palliative care provision has progressed greatly in recent years, there is still a need for all health professionals to play a greater part in relieving the suffering of cancer patients in Africa today.

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