Announcements

Applications invited for the ‘IAPC’s Gold Medal for Nurses 2025’

The IAPC is delighted to invite applications for the ‘IAPC’s Gold Medal for Nurses 2025’. This initiative aims to encourage nurses in palliative care to further develop their skills and knowledge and achieve excellence in palliative care.

The winner of the ‘IAPC’s Gold Medal for Nurses 2025’ will be selected through a two-step examination process.

  • The first step will be a free to attend online screening examination which will include 100 MCQ’s to be completed by candidates at their own pace before 5 p.m. on Sunday, 31stAugust, 2025.
  • The top 5 rank holders from the Step 1 online screening examination will be invited to participate in the Step 2 process, an in-person examination scheduled to be held on Monday, 3rd November, 2025, at Shree Krishna Hospital, Bhaikaka University, Karamsad, Anand, Gujarat

The winner of the ‘IAPC’s Gold Medal for Nurses 2025’ will receive a cash prize of Rs. 25,000/- (Twenty-five thousand only), a citation and a medal.

Please click here for further details regarding the guidelines, the selection process, and the timelines.

IAPC’s Infographic of the month: July 2025

IAPC's July 2025 Infographic: Doctors' Day special

On the occasion of National Doctors’ Day (1st July, 2025), the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) proudly shares a special tribute to all Palliative Care Doctors – the silent heroes who ease pain, uphold dignity, and bring compassion into every life they touch.

Displayed here is a visual tribute jointly presented by the IAPC and the Academy of Palliative Medicine (APM), highlighting the essential role of palliative care doctors, the existing gaps in care, and the urgent need for more trained professionals in this field.

Let us take a moment to recognise and celebrate the selfless service of our palliative care doctors.

We encourage you to view, share, and circulate this infographic widely within your networks to raise awareness and inspire more healthcare professionals to consider this vital field.

Click here to access it and the other infographics published till date on the IAPC website.

Don’t Miss It!

IAPC Newsletter – July 2025 Edition Now Available!

We’re pleased to share the July 2025 edition of the IAPC Newsletter, featuring important updates, educational opportunities, and inspiring stories from across India’s palliative care community.

The IAPC’s Exclusive Articles featured in this edition:

We thank each of our contributors for their support towards this edition of the newsletter.

Follow this link to read and share:  https://www.palliativecare.in/iapc-newsletter-july-2025/

Click here to subscribe for our Newsletter, if you have not done it already.

IAPCON 2026: Special Group Registration Discounts Now Available

Are you planning to attend IAPCON 2026 with your colleagues? Take advantage of the special group registration offer available exclusively for groups. Register before 31st July 2025 to avail group registrations.

A minimum of 15 members are required for group registration, and group registration is accepted via offline process only.

For queries related to group registration, please contact: Mr Amanpreet Singh, Phone: 8595251325
Email: iapcon2026@gmail.com

The 33rd Annual International Conference of IAPC (IAPCON  2026) will be held at the National Institute for Micro- Small-and Medium Enterprise (NI-MSME), Hyderabad, Telangana, between Friday, 13th February, 2026, and Sunday, 15th February 2026. Pre-conference workshops are scheduled to be held on Thursday, 12th February, 2026.

IAPCON 2026 is themed ‘Continuum of Care: Hospital, Hospice, and Home’ to resonate with the importance of ensuring seamless and comprehensive care for patients across all stages of their healthcare journey, emphasizing collaboration and holistic support in diverse care settings. The conference is being organised jointly by Sparsh Hospice – Centre for Palliative Care, Hyderabad, and the Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, Hyderabad.

To avail early bird registration discounts, register before 31st July 2025.

Abstract submission for the conference is now open. Visit the conference website for details including registration and abstract submission: www.iapcon2026hyd.com

Special edition of ‘Singing for the Stars’, at 2:55 p.m. on 18th June, 2025

The IAPC and the Shankar Mahadevan Academy Nirvana, invite you to participate in a special edition of ‘Singing for the Stars’, a free, online, musical concert dedicated to our palliative care patients and their caregivers, and our colleagues.

This edition of ‘Singing for the Stars’ is scheduled for Wednesday, 18th June, 2025, at 2:55 p.m.

The musical evening of harmonies will be presented by Ms Vaishnavi Shriram, Vocalist, Composer, and Performing artist.

The Zoom login credentials to join us: https://shankarmahadevanacademy.zoom.us/j/99296410583?pwd=ffTTOPJ38iQ1MbPsnNYb0GMY4ibtTj.1

Meeting ID: 992 9641 0583
Passcode: 943052

Feel free to share the details of this event with your colleagues, your patients and their caregivers.

Click here watch recordings from the sessions conducted thus far.

With profound respect, we pay tribute to Prof. Akram Lal

The Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) honors the memory and legacy of Dr. Akram Lal, acknowledging his tireless dedication and commitment to advancing Palliative Care and Pain Medicine in India.  Notably, Dr. Akram Lal served as the President of IAPC in 1997 and was a pioneering figure in the establishment of the organization

Born in Rupapur, Varanasi on March 1, 1939, Prof. Akram Lal began his academic journey in Varanasi, which led him to join the inaugural batch of MBBS students at GSVM Medical College in 1956. Lal’s pursuit of excellence took him to the Department of Anesthesiology at IMS, BHU, where he became the first postgraduate student in 1961.

As a visionary leader, Prof. Lal’s compassion and dedication inspired a generation. He was a pioneer in Palliative Care in India, leaving an indelible mark on the field. His leadership roles included serving as President of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (1996-1997), Founding Member of the Indian Society for the Study of Pain (1984), and President of the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (2004-2005).

Lal’s editorial expertise spanned over a decade with the Indian Journal of Anaesthesiology, and he was the Founder Principal of Haldwani Medical College. His legacy continues to inspire and guide us!

In Memoriam: Professor Akram Lal (1939 – 2025)

A Life of Compassion and Service

In tribute to Prof. Akram Lal, IAPC invites you to share your cherished memories along with photographs highlighting his remarkable contributions to Palliative Care.

Click here to access the Memorial Page and submission form.

IAPCON 2026: Register now to avail the early bird registration rates!

The 33rd Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2026) will be held at the National Institute for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (NI-MSME), Hyderabad, Telangana, between Friday, 13th February, 2026, and Sunday, 15th February 2026. Pre-conference workshops are scheduled to be held on Thursday, 12th February, 2026.

IAPCON 2026 is themed ‘Continuum of Care: Hospital, Hospice, and Home’ to resonate with the importance of ensuring seamless and comprehensive care for patients across all stages of their healthcare journey, emphasizing collaboration and holistic support in diverse care settings. The conference aims to therefore strengthen the palliative care network and elevate its integration into the healthcare system of the nation.

The conference is being organised jointly by Sparsh Hospice – Centre for Palliative Care, Hyderabad, and the Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, Hyderabad.

Register now to avail the early bird registration rates!

Click here to visit the conference website for further information.

IAPCON 2025 concludes with success and grandeur on 2nd February, 2025

The 32nd Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2025) concluded successfully at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu, on Sunday, 2nd February, 2025. The energy filled conference themed ‘Evidence based Palliative Care’ was held between Friday, 31st January, 2025, and Sunday, 2nd February, 2025.

Over 820 delegates from India and beyond participated at IAPCON 2025 to share ideas, exchange best practices, network and encourage peer learning.

344 delegates participated in 14 very innovative and interesting pre-conference workshops held on Thursday, 30th January, 2025.

A total of 114 posters were presented, 87 oral presentations were held, and 45 free posters were listed at the conference.

Click here to read the complete report shared by the conference organisers.

Click here to access the photo gallery from IAPCON 2025.

IAPC Academy

Recordings from the online Lecture Series

For details about the currently ongoing Academy of Palliative Medicine’s (APM) Lecture Series 3, click here.

To access recordings of the lectures conducted before 31st December, 2023, click here.

To access recordings of lectures from 1st January, 2024, visit the IAPC’s Members Corner.

To access recordings from the previous series, click here.

Palliative Care Status Update in India

We are excited to inform you that the IAPC has drawn upon this year’s World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD) theme, ‘Leave no-one behind – equity in access to palliative care’, to put together a special feature with an update on the status of palliative care services from every State in the country.

More

IAPC Offers Virtual Internship Program

Indian Association of Palliative Care offers Virtual Internship Program for students. Considering the current situation of COVID-19 pandemic, and requirements of the students, it has been decided to offer a virtual internship program for students. Find the details and the application form Here

NEWS

The IAPC pays tribute to Dr. Robert Twycross: India’s ‘Teacher of Palliative Care’

In honor of Dr. Twycross’ remarkable legacy, IAPC dedicates a memorial webpage. We warmly invite you to share inspiring anecdotes, photographs and memories highlighting Dr. Twycross’ transformative impact.

Click here to submit your entries and share your tributes.

Read more News Here