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IAPC’s Infographic of the month: March 2025

IAPC's March 2025 Infographic

The IAPC’s March Infographic focuses on ‘Distress in Palliative Care‘.

The IAPC in its constant endeavour to promote palliative care education and awareness across the country launched the ‘IAPC’s Infographics of the month’ in initiative in June 2023.

The initiative was conceived and is continuing to be supported by Dr Wasimul Hoda (Fellow in Pain Medicine, Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, AIIMS New Delhi).

These infographics will focus on a different topic each month and will look at both simple and complex topics in palliative care.

Please click on the image above to download the Infographic for March 2025.

Click here to access the IAPC’s infographics published till date.

Rhythms of the Heart: A Collection of Poems

The IAPC commemorates World Poetry Day with a special publication, ‘Rhythms of the Heart: A Collection of Poems’ a heartfelt collection of 54 poems penned by poets from diverse backgrounds from across India and beyond. The collection offers an intimate glimpse into the deeply personal journeys of those facing the end of life, the healthcare workers who care for them, and the caregivers who stand beside them.

Through these verses, we explore the intricate tapestry of emotions and the complexities that come with navigating life-limiting illnesses. The collection therefore serves as a poignant reminder that palliative care extends beyond medicine; it is seen in holding space, being compassionate, and in the quiet language of love in life’s most delicate moments.

The IAPC thanks all the contributors for their support towards this initiative.

Click here to view the publication.

Join us at 2:55 p.m. on Wednesday, 19th March, 2025, for a multilingual edition of ‘Singing for the Stars’

The IAPC and the Shankar Mahadevan Academy Nirvana (SMA Nirvana) invite you to join us for a multilingual edition of ‘Singing for the Stars’, a virtual evening of harmonies for our palliative care patients, their caregivers, and our health care professionals.

This edition is dedicated to our friends from across the country and is scheduled for Wednesday, 19th March, 2025, at 2:55 p.m.

The evening of harmonies will be presented by Ms Himangi Vishwaroop (Vocalist, Music Composer, Performing Artist).

The Zoom login credentials to join the event:

Meeting ID: 932 9189 6337
Passcode: 155105

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

To know more about ‘Singing for the Stars’ and to view past recordings click Here

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

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