On October 14, the Department of Pain and Palliative Medicine, SCI celebrated World Hospice and Palliative Care Day with great enthusiasm.
One of the highlights of WHPCD celebration was the Reel Making Competition organised by the dept. The competition was held on the department’s Instagram page and featured a theme centered around palliative care. In total 14 groups participated in the competition. 1st prize of Rs.5000 was begged by Kristu College, Bengaluru. 2nd prize of Rs.3000 was begged by SCI, Guwahati & special prize of Rs.2000 which was for Most liked reel in the Instagram page was begged by Deepshika Foundation, Mirza.
A momentous event during the WHPCD celebration was the launch of the “Cape Care Foundation” by the HOD of Pain and Palliative Medicine. The foundation’s primary mission is to provide palliative care to all terminally ill patients. This initiative is a significant step towards ensuring that palliative care services are accessible to all those in need.
The Cape Care Foundation took the opportunity to recognize the outstanding work of Dr. Monica Sarma, who has made immense contributions to the field of palliative care in Guwahati and around. She was presented with the prestigious “Palliative Warrior Award” in recognition of her efforts in improving the lives of patients with life-limiting illnesses.
The celebration was a resounding success with reel making, NGO launch & Palliative Warrior Award all contributed to the event’s significance and impact.