MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING

Department of Defense - MOU The Hospice and Palliative Care Association (HPCA) and the Department of Defence (DOD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to implement a palliative care programme at St Luke’s Hospice in Kenilworth on Wednesday 29 June 2010. Dr Liz Gwyther, CEO of HPCA, and Major General Lifeni Make of DOD described the partnership between government and the private sector as “a dream come true”, as end-of-life issues are a key priority for the DOD. This collaboration will ensure that compassionate, palliative care will be provided to all members of the DOD and their dependents. It will be realised by training and mentorship of the health care providers and caregivers within the DOD. The partnership also seeks to address the effectiveness and efficient referral of patients to palliative care providers when they are discharged, and sharing of relevant information in order to maximise the effectiveness of any combined efforts. Click here for signed MOU

NACOSA signing of memorandum of understanding During Hospice Week the Hospice Palliative Care Association of South Africa (HPCA) signed three memorandums of understanding with other NGO’s, symbolic of the theme for Hospice Week, “Sharing the Care”. These MOU’s were signed with the Networking AIDS Community of South Africa (NACOSA), the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), and Bigshoes. These strategic partnerships provide a framework for reinforcing the mission and vision of all the parties through collaboration in key areas of joint work.

NACOSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of HIV and AIDS and other social and economic conditions through building capacity networking and strengthening multi-sectoral responses to the condition in South Africa. Click here for signed MOU

CANSA’s purpose is to lead the fight against cancer in South Africa to save lives, to be the leader in research, educating the public and provide support to all people affected by cancer. Click here for signed MOU

BIGSHOES’ mission is to improve the medical care of orphaned and vulnerable children (OVC) with special emphasis on those affected by HIV and AIDS.
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RESEARCH DEGREE BURSARY
The Palliative Care Society of South Africa (PCSSA) is offering 2 bursaries of R10 000 each to a doctor studying towards a Masters or Doctorate degree with a thesis in a Palliative Care subject.
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PEPFAR IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY ANNOUNCED
The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief has released the outline of its strategy for the next five years. PEPFAR outline brings a focus on sustainability, integration & prevention
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REGISTER FOR APCA CONFERENCE
APCA invites the palliative care community from Africa and overseas to its third triennial conference, in Windhoek, Namibia, from 15-17 September 2010.
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