Impact at a Glance
Measurable outcomes from our awareness and advocacy initiatives across the continent
Two decades of transforming palliative care awareness across Africa through visual storytelling, evidence-based research, and continental convenings
Continental Convenings
Triennial International African Palliative Care Conferences bringing together stakeholders from across Africa and globally
8th International Conference
APCA@20 Anniversary Celebration with 360+ delegates from 47 countries. Launch of Gaborone Declaration and Centre of Research Excellence.
7th International Conference
Fourth African Ministers of Health Session on Palliative Care, focusing on pandemic preparedness and declaration on palliative care in crisis.
6th International Conference
491 delegates from 38 countries. Third Ministers of Health Session advanced basic palliative care package for UHC inclusion.
5th International Conference
Second Ministers of Health Session adopted The Kampala Declaration, presented to the African Union by the Ugandan Health Minister.
4th International Conference
First African Ministers of Health Session with 92 delegates from 23 countries, endorsing Consensus Statement for PC Integration.
Knowledge Products
Evidence-based resources and publications advancing palliative care understanding
APCA Atlas for Palliative Care
2025 EditionUpdated comprehensive mapping of palliative care development across 54 African countries using WHO indicators. Launched at the 8th International Conference in Gaborone.
Download Atlas →Scientific Publications
200+ PapersPeer-reviewed research published in The Lancet Global Health, BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, and Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, establishing African evidence base.
View Publications →Advocacy Toolkit
Essential PackageDevelopment of the Essential Package for UHC and Palliative Care Costing Model (with KEHPCA) to support resource mobilization and policy advocacy.
Download Toolkit →Educational Resources
14+ ToolsCurriculum Review Tool, Beating Pain Pocket Guide, APCA Quality Standards, and Guidelines for APCA C-POS (Children's Palliative Outcome Scale).
Access Resources →Webinars
Digital LearningCurated webinar recordings, multilingual resources (English, French, Portuguese), and monthly digital engagement reaching 52,000+ website hits.
Watch Webinars →Continental Convenings Impact
Conference LegacyOver 2,055 delegates have participated in APCA's triennial conferences across two decades, resulting in four landmark ministerial declarations and the establishment of the African Palliative Care Research Network (APCRN).