№ lp_2_3_26085
Research abstract describing the training, mentorship, and community engagement of Village Health Teams and family caregivers to expand palliative care access for South Sudanese refugees and host communities in rural Uganda.
Year: 2026
Region / District: Adjumani and Obongi, Uganda
Topic: Palliative care, community health, refugee health
Document type: Research abstract
Institution / Organization: Makerere University, Palliative Care Education and Research Consortium, Peace Hospice Adjumani, Cairdeas International Palliative Care Trust, International Children’s Palliative Care Network, Global Health Academy University of Edinburgh, St. Columbus Hospice
Authors: Vicky Opia, Elizabeth Nabirye, Elizabeth Namukwaya, Janice Logan, Chris Smith, Godfrey Toko Friday Santiago, Liz Grant, Julia Downing, Kate Howorth, Kathleen McGeough, Michelle McGannan, Mhoira Leng
Target population: Village Health Teams and family caregivers in refugee settlements and host communities
Methodology: Training and mentorship of 100 VHTs, 22 completed mentorship course, training of 300 family caregivers, use of smartphones, community sensitization via radio shows, qualitative and quantitative data collection
Results summary: Improved self-confidence of VHTs, increased identification and referral of palliative care patients, 27,141 patients/families accessed services
Lessons learned: Community engagement, training alongside mentorship, and stakeholder support improve palliative care delivery in fragile settings
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