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IAPC’s Infographic of the month: June 2025

IAPC's Juney 2025 Infographic

The Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) in its constant endeavour to promote palliative care education and awareness across the country launched the ‘IAPC’s Infographic of the month’ initiative in June 2023.

These infographics will focus on a different topic each month and will look at both simple and complex topics in palliative care. The infographic for this month is a continuation of the ‘Care Continuum’ series that was started in the month of April 2025 in line with the theme of IAPCON 2026.

The IAPC’s Infographic for June 2025 focuses on ‘Hospice Care’.

It will be available on social media platforms and websites of both the organisations.

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

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.

Celebrating International Nurses Day (12th May 2025)

IAPC & APM Present a Special Infographic Honoring Palliative Care Nurses

Internation al Nurses Day!

In commemoration of International Nurses Day (12th May 2025), the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) and the Academy of Palliative Medicine (APM) celebrate our incredible palliative care nurses — the true “Angels on Earth”.

Your compassion, expertise, and dedication light up countless lives every single day!

We are proud to present this special infographic in recognition of your invaluable service to humanity.

This infographic was designed with insightful contributions from Ms. Anna Rao (Nursing Tutor, Bhaikaka University, Anand, Gujarat).

We thank Dr. Wasimul Hoda for his invaluable support in bringing this special infographic to life in honor of our true “Angels on Earth”.

Click here to access this special infographic and all other infographics published on IAPC website till today.

We also invite you to visit the special pages that highlight our International Nurses Day celebrations:

“Celebrating the Heart of Palliative Care”: Honouring Palliative Care Nurses Through Special Commendations

“Capture a Moment, Tell a Story”: Announcing the Winners of the Photography Competition

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.

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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

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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.

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