Palliative care Education and Research Consortium

Palliative care Education and Research Consortium PcERC works in partnership with the Mulago-Makerere Palliative Care Unit (MMPCU).

MMPCU is the overarching academic unit for palliative care in Mulago Hospital, the national referral hospital in Uganda, and Makerere University.

20/01/2026

"Spreading joy and cheer to our little superheroes fighting cancer 🎉❤️ Our social work volunteers together with some of our clinical team brought Christmas magic to our brave little warriors and young friends sharing songs, laughter, and special treats amidst pain 🎄❤️

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from "PCERC", Thank you for being part of our journey. Your support means the world t...
24/12/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from "PCERC", Thank you for being part of our journey. Your support means the world to us. Wishing you a festive holiday season and a happy, healthy new year!"

08/12/2025

“It has been a while since our last update, and we are grateful to reconnect with you again. We return with a special feature highlighting the selfless service of our volunteers in the palliative care unit at Mulago National Referral Hospital…”

“This video highlights the invaluable role of our social work and pastoral care volunteers serving in the palliative care unit at Mulago National Referral Hospital. These dedicated individuals offer more than time—they bring presence, compassion, emotional support, and spiritual comfort to patients and families navigating life-limiting conditions. Today, we honour and appreciate our volunteers for their selfless service, listening ears, and comforting hearts. Your commitment reminds us that even in the most delicate moments, humanity, dignity, and love remain.”
“Thank you for your continued support in this ministry of dignity, comfort, love, and choosing to serve where compassion is needed most.”





Behind every strong patient and resilient family, there’s often a compassionate social worker standing quietly beside th...
23/04/2025

Behind every strong patient and resilient family, there’s often a compassionate social worker standing quietly beside them.

This touching moment is a reminder of how powerful the presence and empathy can be. Social workers don’t just offer services they offer support, strength, and a sense of hope when it’s needed most.

To all the social workers who walk with families through life’s hardest chapters thank you.

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07/03/2025

I didn't have an idea of how impactful and valuable palliative care services are to the patients and families!! when i hear quotes from our patients and families '' On behalf of the paraaza family of Adjumani, i would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to you and the entire team for the support, prayers and love during the sickness and demise of my Hero Opi John Melvin. May God reward you abundantly!!! May the soul of the humorous fighter continue resting in peace Amen. this motivates me to continue giving in my time to listen to their concerns and stories, avail my self to journey with the patients and families with palliative care needs. in a special way i want to thank the Palliative care education and Research consortium volunteers who work as social workers and the entire team for giving in their time to support patients and families.

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