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Uganda Reaches Only 11% of People in Need of Palliative Care

2026-10-17T11:06:29.000Z

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About 500,000 Ugandans need palliative care, but only 11% access the services, according to the Ministry of Health, amid shortages of trained providers and persistent gaps in pain management.

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Published: 2026-10-17T11:06:29.000Z
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Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) — Uganda Reaches Only 11% of People in Need of Palliative Care
The Hindu · Health — Kidwai’s home-based palliative care in Karnataka reaches over 3,000 patients and caregivers