Dr Luyirika is the Executive Director of African Palliative Care Association (APCA) in Uganda. He holds a masters bachelor of medicine degree from Makerere University, a masters degree in Family Medicine from the Medical University of Southern Africa, and has conducted research focusing on issues around HIV among school-going teenagers.

He holds, a postgraduate hours degree and a masters degree in Public Administration from the University of Stellenbosch’s School of Public Management and Planning, with his research focusing on the national HIV/AIDS policy of South Africa. He also holds an HIV certificate from the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa.

Dr Luyirika’s vision for APCA’s work in Africa is to see a strengthened evidence base for advocating for policy development and change for palliative care across the continent. He also values knowledge and best practice sharing in the region to influence stakeholders to ensure the integration of palliative care into national health sector plans using available resources. He has also authored and co-authored a number of publications related to palliative care and HIV.