The Department of Palliative Medicine, Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences, Indore, celebrated World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2025 with a two-day series of vibrant and heartfelt events on 9th and 10th October.

Day 1:
The celebrations began with an Art Competition — “Adding Colours to Life”, where students and faculty members expressed their creativity through art, music, karaoke, and poetry. The joyful participation beautifully reflected the spirit of compassion, connection, and healing that palliative care stands for.

Day 2:
The second day featured an inspiring Guest Lecture by Dr. Ritesh Tipkare, Senior Oncologist, on “The Role of Palliative Care.”
His talk emphasized the importance of integrating palliative care across medical disciplines to ensure holistic and patient-centered care.

The event concluded with a prize distribution ceremony and a display of the wonderful artworks created during the competition — a fitting tribute to the theme of “Compassionate Communities: Together for Palliative Care.”

The Department of Palliative Medicine, SAIMS, remains deeply committed to the vision of Universal Access to Palliative Care — ensuring dignity, comfort, and care for all.