PALLIATIVE CARE IN SOUTH AFRICA
PALPRAC connects people with quality palliative care, equips healthcare professionals, and works to strengthen palliative care across the health system.
Where do you fit in?
Looking for palliative care support?
We can help you find a qualified palliative care provider near you.
PALPRAC does not provide medical advice or diagnosis directly.
Are you a Health Care Professional?
Join a national community of palliative care professionals for training, peer support and professional connection.
Want to support this work?
Partner with us to strengthen training, standards, and access to palliative care nationally.
What is palliative care?
Palliative care is an approach that improves quality of life for people living with serious illness and those close to them, by preventing and relieving suffering through early identification, careful assessment and treatment of physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.
How PALPRAC strengthens palliative care
PALPRAC works across the health system to build skills, connect practitioners and improve access to quality palliative care.
Training & Peer Support
We equip doctors, nurses, social workers, and allied professionals with the skills, clinical peer support, and professional network to deliver quality palliative care with confidence.
A National Network
We connect practitioners and organisations across South Africa, so no one is delivering palliative care in isolation.
Systems & Policy Engagement
We advocate for palliative care within the health system, working with policymakers, medical schemes and other stakeholders to improve access, funding and integration of quality palliative care.
