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Palliative care and training iniatives in Uganda

African Palliative Care Association Conference

Published: 12 Aug 2013

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Margaret Tumwebaze, Quality Assurance Registrar, Hospice Africa, Uganda

Margaret Tumwebaze, Quality Assurance Registrar of Hospice Africa in Uganda talks about the history of palliative care in Uganda. She also talks about the main training initiatives, the difference it is making to healthcare professionals and the main developments of palliative care in the future.

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