Authors: Mark Donald Mwesiga, Lisa Christine Irumba, Christine Siew Lan Low , Christie van Veen, Nena van de Weijer, Suzanne Gros, Dorien van de Ven, Wout Linsen, Joyce Zalwango, Dianah Basirika, Rose Kiwanuka, John Muwonge, Mwazi Batuli, and Gloria Kirungi Kasozi
This study explored the needs of community health volunteers (CHVs) providing palliative care in Mutungo Parish, Uganda. Interviews with eight CHVs revealed four main challenges: limited training in palliative care, shortages of medical supplies and transport support, difficulties communicating and coordinating care, and heavy workloads due to staff shortages. The CHVs called for regular practical training, better resources, smartphones and data support, and more volunteers to share the workload. Addressing these needs could help improve the quality of palliative care provided in communities.
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Resource Topic: CHW programs, CHW training, Palliative care
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2026
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Uganda
Publisher May Restrict Access: No