Anne Merriman, ‘Mother of Palliative Care’ in Uganda, Dies at 90

Dr. Anne Merriman, a pioneering doctor and former nun who revolutionized palliative care in Uganda and other developing nations, has passed away at 90. Known as the "Mother of Palliative Care," she dedicated her life to creating affordable, accessible pain relief for terminally ill patients in poverty-stricken areas. Her work transformed end-of-life care for countless people who otherwise would have suffered without treatment.