Newsletter: December 2025 Edition From the President’s Desk Dear friends, November has been an exceptionally eventful month for the IAPC (Indian Association of Palliative Care), marked by a series of training programs, academic engagements, visits to organisations, and strategic meetings. These activities not only strengthened our national faculty pool and supported ongoing educational initiatives but…
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“When Pain Whispers Fear”- An Adolescent Case That Marked The Beginning – Dr. Dhanashri Kudal, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar It was my very first adolescent case as a Consultant at the State Cancer Institute. I was reviewing my list of new consults when his name appeared. He was 18, barely a man, yet already weathered by…
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Upholding Dignity in Healthcare – Dr. Lipika Patra, Meerut Every person holds intrinsic worth, regardless of background, achievement, or social standing. In clinical encounters, patients often feel vulnerable, anxious, or afraid. In our daily practice, unconscious biases can often slip quietly into our work. Patients familiar to us may unintentionally receive preference, while those from…
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Opportunities and challenges in teaching Palliative Care to nursing students – Dr. Latha Srikanth, Jodhpur INTRODUCTION When we talk about palliative care, we usually think of comfort, dignity and the small but meaningful ways in which we can ease a person’s suffering. It is not only about controlling pain or symptoms, it is also about…
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Newsletter: November 2025 Edition From the President’s Desk Dear esteemed members of IAPC, I am once again delighted to connect with you through our newsletter. It gives me immense pleasure to share the highlights of Indian Association of Palliative Care’s (IAPC) programs organised during the month of October, especially those conducted in connection with the…
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IAPC’s Election Notification 2026 ONE CANDIDATE CAN APPLY FOR ONE POST ONLY Notice is hereby given to all members of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC), that elections (if any) will be held on Saturday, 14thFebruary, 2026, during IAPCON 2026, for the below mentioned posts: Executive Committee (IAPC) Regional Representatives: Western Region (2026-2028) = 01…
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Palliative Care – An Essential Link in TB and HIV Care Continuum – Mr. Andrew Adeck Omuse, South Sudan Having tuberculosis can be scary and stressful. It makes the person weaker in body, mind, and emotions. But in this fight, we also see strong examples of creativity and resilience. One of these stories is about a…
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Kavita’s Journey of Hope – Dr. Suman Chauhan, Jodhpur Kavita, a 40-year-old woman, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021. Hailing from Gujarat she settled in jodhpur after her marriage. She lives with her husband and her daughter, a 19-year girl, who is now in college. For Kavita, her daughter has been a constant source…
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The Seventh Element: Palliative Care as the core essence of Medicine and Science – Dr. Ravi Kiran Pothamsetty, Madurai World Compassion Day (WCD 2025) is celebrated annually on November 28, intended not merely as a day of symbolic gestures, but as a call to embrace a truly compassionate lifestyle that honors all living beings with…
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Announcing the Results of Word Hospice and Palliative Care Day- 2025 Competitions Congratulations to all the Participants! The results are finally out! Congratulations to all the participants for their thoughtful contributions to the IAPC’s Essay and Photography Competitions held in commemoration of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day- 2025. The winners are: Essay Writing (Topic:…
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