Fatia is the Director of Programmes for the African Palliative Care Association (APCA), having been the Education and Standards Manager for 5 years in the same organisation.

She holds a master's degree in Social Sector Planning and Management from Makerere University, Kampala, and a bachelor's degree in Social Work and Social Administration, also from Makerere University.

Fatia has 10 years experience working in the area of palliative care. In her former capacity as the Education Administrator of Hospice Africa Uganda for over five years, she provided advice and guidance on the Social Work role in palliative care. Her experience in palliative care cuts across core areas such as education and training; standards and wider programming.

Prior to joining the APCA team, Fatia was involved with the initial stages of establishing APCA as well as the Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU). She is currently the President of the Governing board of the Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU), having previously been the Secretary of its founding steering committee.