Since the start of the Center for Hospice Care (CHC) partnership with the Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) in 2008, the need to train nurses in palliative care has been a priority.
Reflections on World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
On October 14, 2023, hospice and palliative care organizations around the world celebrated World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. This year’s theme was “compassionate communities.”
Global Partners in Care Welcomes New President/CEO
Global Partners in Care (GPIC) is pleased to announce John Mastrojohn III as our new president and CEO. This announcement comes after an extensive national search in collaboration with FurstGroup.
2022 Global Partnership Awardees Celebrated in Uganda and the US
Global Partners in Care recently honored two organizations with the 2022 Global Partnership Award for their efforts in enhancing access to compassionate end-of-life care through their partnership.
Exploring Disaster Preparedness in Palliative Care
Michael Vega’s internship allowed for an in-person orientation at our GPIC offices in Mishawaka, Indiana, some virtual work and a one-month field experience in Uganda with the African Palliative Care Association (APCA).
GPIC Welcomes New Student Interns
Global Partners in Care recognizes advancing research and growing opportunities for learning are important aspects of enhancing access to quality palliative care worldwide.
Teaching One Reaches Multitudes
As a recipient of the Global Partners in Care and African Palliative Care Association’s African Palliative Care Education Scholarship, Anna Ayugi has been able to focus on her skill development rather than scraping together money to fund her education.
Post Cyclone Update from Malawi
While the devastation of a cyclone can be immediate and destructive, the long-term impacts – especially on the displaced whose homes were destroyed – can be difficult to address.
GPIC Welcomes Phil Newbold as Interim CEO
We are pleased to announce that Phil Newbold has assumed the role of interim chief executive officer of Center for Hospice Care (CHC), Hospice Foundation (HF) and Global Partners in Care.
Cyclone Freddy Causes Widespread Destruction
Tropical Cyclone Freddy has devastated parts of southeast Africa, and Malawi has been hit particularly hard by heavy wind, rains, floods and landslides.