In connection with the WHPCD 2024, themed ‘Ten Years Since the Resolution: How are we doing?’, Pallium India (PI), NGO in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, dedicated to alleviating serious health-related suffering organized a special event on October 12th at Lagoona Beach Resort, Thiruvananthapuram. This gathering provided a sanctuary for patients and their families to immerse themselves in the tranquil beauty of beach.
The event was inaugurated by Ms. Gilly Burn, Director of Care Response International, and Mr. Rajesh, a beneficiary of PI and a spinal cord injury survivor. Ms. Burn, steadfast friend of PI spoke about historical roots of palliative care in India and significance of palliative care. Mr. Binod Hariharan, Chairman of PI, and Dr. Sunil Kumar, Director in Charge also addressed the gathering. The day was infused with color and vitality through cultural programs performed by beneficiaries.Breakfast and lunch complemented the festivities. The atmosphere unfolded in tapestry of joy and laughter intricately woven by beauty of the beach.
On October 16, 2024, PI, in collaboration with Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science and Studies, Thiruvananthapuram, organized a discussion on advance care planning and introduced the concept of Death Café for Public Health students, as part of WHPCD 2024. The session began with an introduction to Death Café, followed by a session on advance care planning by Dr. Sunil Kumar. The words of many students echoed with a courageous resilience.