3rd African Palliative Care Association (APCA) Conference, titled "Palliative Care in Africa: Creativity in Practice"
Welcome to the African Palliative Care Association’s third triennial conference, and an invitation to you all to join us for the conference in Windhoek, Namibia, from 15-17 September 2010.
Its theme, Creativity in Practice, reflects both the current reality of palliative care provision on the continent – which demands a great deal of creativity from its overstretched practitioners – and the resourcefulness we will all need to draw on in the future if we want to realise APCA’s vision of high-quality palliative care for all in Africa who need it.
APCA’s conferences are a lynchpin for palliative care provision in Africa. They bring together the continent’s clinical practitioners and national associations; people who make decisions that affect palliative care funding, availability and teaching; supporters and donors from beyond Africa, and technical experts in fields such as advocacy, research, organisational development, communications and fundraising.
In particular, Creativity in Practice will serve as a forum for delegates to identify key trends, challenges and opportunities; exchange knowledge and experience; explore new approaches and ways forward; influence key decision makers in palliative care provision; build support networks among colleagues, and develop skills through expert-led workshops.
So please join us in Windhoek next year. We truly believe that the conference will generate even greater confidence and motivation among Africa’s palliative care community, and renewed belief that their dedication and hard work will achieve palliative care – the kind of care we’d all want for ourselves and our families – for all those who need it.
We look forward to welcoming you in Windhoek.
Dr Faith Mwangi-Powell
Executive Director, APCA
