The Department of Palliative Medicine, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, celebrated World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD) 2025 on 11th October at Auditorium Hall A. The theme, “Achieving the Promise: Universal Access to Palliative Care,” brought together healthcare professionals, educators, legal experts, and policy advocates to promote compassionate and inclusive care.
The event was inaugurated by Dr. D.S. Rana, Chairman, SGRH, and graced by Dr. R. K. Mani as Guest of Honour, whose address on compassionate and ethical healthcare deeply inspired the audience. Dr. V. K. Malik, Dean, GRIPMER, emphasized the need to integrate palliative care into mainstream health services. The program featured a keynote by Ms. Vandana Mahajan on Caregiver Burden, a panel discussion on Advance Medical Directives moderated by Dr. Kinshuki Jain, and sessions on Kidney Supportive Care, Legal Aspects of End-of-Life Care, and Medical Cannabis in Palliative Medicine.
A cultural performance by students from Maulana Azad Medical College and a soulful musical recital by Shri Aurobindo College added warmth and reflection. The event also honored winners of the Annual National Competition sensitizing youth to empathy and elder care. The celebration reaffirmed the commitment of the SGRH Palliative Medicine Department to advancing compassionate, equitable, and patient centred care across India.