28 Mar 2025

IAPC Newsletter: April 2025

Newsletter: April 2025 Edition From the President’s Desk Dear All, Warm greetings to everyone! As the temperatures are beginning to rise across India, preparations for the upcoming 33rd Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2026) are heating up as well. On behalf of the IAPC, I invite each of you to register…

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21 Mar 2025

The Silent Suffering of a Healer

The Silent Suffering of a Healer – Dr Rajith R, Coimbatore She was the heartbeat of our Hospice, the steady hands that wiped away tears, the voice that soothed restless souls. Sister Jessie had a rare gift—the ability to make suffering feel lighter, to bring comfort where there was none. She was a lighthouse for…

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21 Mar 2025

The Hands That Heal: My Journey in Palliative Care

The Hands That Heal: My Journey in Palliative Care – Ms Deepika Suryavanshi, Bilaspur My journey in nursing began at Jan Swasthya Sahyog, Ganyari, Bilaspur, where I completed my GNM nursing studies. After finishing my course in 2022, I was posted in the surgical OPD, and was dedicated to attending patients with care and compassion.…

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19 Mar 2025

Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: A Call for Equitable Healthcare

Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: A Call for Equitable Healthcare – Dr Shaheer Abdulla, Ajmer World Health Day (7th April) always brings a sense of hope—a chance to celebrate the progress and dream of a future where everyone can enjoy good health. The theme for this year, ‘Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures’, reminds us that every new…

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17 Mar 2025

Rhythms of the Heart: A Collection of Poems

Rhythms of the Heart: A Collection of Poems World over, March 21st is celebrated as World Poetry Day to recognise the power of words and the profound impact poetry can have on one’s emotions. The IAPC embraces this art form through its special publication, ‘Rhythms of the Heart: A Collection of Poems’ a heartfelt collection of…

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