The Department of Pain and Palliative Medicine, JLN Medical College and Hospital, Ajmer, observed World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD) 2025 on October 11, aligning with the global theme “Achieving the Promise: Universal Access to Palliative Care.”
The event began with a lamp-lighting ceremony by Dr. Anil Samaria (Principal) and Dr. Aravind Khare (Medical Superintendent), symbolizing light and hope in compassionate care. Faculty, residents, nursing officers, and students participated actively.
Dr. Deepak Kumar Garg, Head of Department, highlighted ongoing initiatives—specialist OPD and IPD services, home-based care, and interdisciplinary teaching—while stressing the need to bridge the gap between global palliative care needs and availability. Dr. Vikas Gupta, Assistant Professor, outlined the department’s advanced pain management services, including ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, C-arm procedures, PRP, and prolotherapy.
A caregiver’s moving testimonial underscored the human impact of timely palliative support. The team released awareness materials and conducted an interactive session for students and staff on early referral and communication in palliative care.
Additionally, an awareness program was held at the Gynecology Department (Zanana Hospital), focusing on palliative care in gynecological cancers and chronic pelvic pain management.
The program concluded with a collective pledge to strengthen hospital and community-based palliative care services.