Publications by authors named "Diana Basirika"
The 4th Uganda Conference on Cancer and Palliative Care was held from the 14-15 September 2023. It was run jointly by the Uganda Cancer Institute and the Palliative Care Association of Uganda, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. The conference was held at the Speke Resort, Munyonyo and 450 participants came together for a face-to-face conference following the virtual one held in 2021.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCancer and palliative care in COVID-19 and other challenging situations-highlights from the Uganda Cancer Institute-Palliative Care Association of Uganda 3rd Uganda Conference on Cancer and Palliative Care, 23-24 September 2021, held in Kampala, Uganda and virtually.
Ecancermedicalscience
December 2021
Article Synopsis
- * Key discussions emphasized the need for Universal Health Coverage, the resilience of healthcare providers, and the ongoing availability of cancer and palliative care services in Uganda despite pandemic challenges.
- * The conference highlighted various topics, including healthcare equity, the importance of education, grief from pandemic losses, and the necessity of adapting care strategies as COVID-19 continues to affect healthcare.