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Dr Sanghamitra Bora,
Hon.Secretary, IAPC
Palliative care has taught me that we often enter a patient’s life thinking we are there to help, only to discover how much they teach us about living. As I take on this responsibility with IAPC, I hope to carry that humility with me. Let us remain curious, question what we take for granted, and keep finding better ways to make life matter even when we cannot change its course.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
IAPC and Alpha Palliative Care Organise International Conference on Palliative Care, 9-11 October 2026
Registrations are Open Now!
IAPC, in partnership with Alpha Palliative Care, will organise an International Conference on Palliative Care from 9–11 October 2026 at Alpha Hospice, Edamuttam, Thrissur, Kerala, commemorating World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. The conference, themed “Pain Management: An Essential Part of Palliative Care,” will feature scientific sessions, a hospice tour and walkathon. Registrations are open.
Details available Here
NEW ISSUE ALERT!
Indian Journal of Palliative Care (IJPC)
We are happy to share that the latest issue of the Indian Journal of Palliative Care (IJPC), featuring a range of articles and research in palliative care, is now available online!
Click here to explore the latest issue: Volume 32 | Issue 3 | July-September 2026.
5 Centres to Deliver IAPC’s Fellowship in Home and Hospice Palliative Care
Five centres have been accredited to deliver IAPC’s Fellowship in Home and Hospice Palliative Care. Each centre will accommodate two candidates annually. MBBS graduates are eligible for the 2-year track, while MDs in clinical specialities can apply for the 1-year track.
Click here for details.
IAPCON 2027: IAPC Announces Awards for Best Oral and Paper Presentations
Abstract Submission is Open Now
IAPC announces awards totalling 4 Lakhs for the winners of Oral and Paper Presentations. A total of 24 Awards announced for 4 categories (Doctor/Doctor- Student/ Nurses/ Others). Please click here for details.
Click here to submit your abstract.
IAPC Conference Participation Grant to Attend IAPCON 2027
20 grants of up to Rs. 25,000 each are available
The Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) is pleased to announce the launch of its first-ever Conference Participation Grant to support eligible delegates in attending the 34th Annual International Conference of IAPC (IAPCON 2027).
Click here for details.
The IAPC’s Infographic for October 2026
This month’s infographic is about Bereavement Care.
Please feel free to share this infographic within your networks. It is also available on our social media platforms and website.
Click to access IAPC’s infographics published till date.
We thank Dr Wasim Hoda (Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesia, Pain, Palliative and Critical Care, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand), for his valuable support towards this initiative.
Current Newsletter
Don’t miss it!!
IAPC Newsletter – October 2026 Edition Now Available!
- “Between Empty Chairs and Weathered Homes: A Psycho-Oncologist’s Journey“ – by Ms Anamika Pandey, Delhi
- “Dignity in Life, Dignity in Death“ – by Dr Asoke Chackalacal Mathew, Chennai
- “The Biggest Gap in Palliative Care isn’t the accessibility, it’s Awareness“ – by Ms Riddhi Tomar, Poanta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh
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Foundation, Fellowship & Certificate Courses
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News & Events
Stories & Articles
Interesting Reads
Stories, experiences and views from healthcare professionals and workers working in the field of Palliative Care.
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The Biggest Gap in Palliative Care isn’t the accessibility, it’s Awareness
If someone had asked me what palliative care meant a couple of years ago, I would have answered with complete confidence and I would have been completely wrong. Like many people, I believed palliative care simply meant taking your loved one home when treatment had ended. In many ways, that belief was reinforced by the…
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Dignity in Life, Dignity in Death
Are you afraid of death? Are you ready for it? Most of us are afraid of the unknown. Death is often spoken about in hushed voices, as though discussing it might somehow make it more real. We avoid conversations about dying, even though death is the inevitable end of every life. Perhaps what we need…
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Between Empty Chairs and Weathered Homes: A Psycho-Oncologist’s Journey
Today, during a session with an elderly man receiving palliative care from our team, his 23-year-old son asked me a heartbreaking question: “Does feeling like my father is already gone and preparing myself for his death make me a bad son?” “What makes you say that you are preparing for his death?” I asked. He…
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Every Home Is a Lesson in Life
Today’s home care visits to seven homes have left a deep weight in our hearts. We met children and daughters-in-law caring for mothers in their 90s, despite the struggles of poverty, age and illness. We met a 90-year-old mother caring for her son, who is over 60 years, and suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease…
Centres Offering MD / DNB In
Palliative Medicine in India
Palliative Care was recognised as a medical subspecialty by the Medical Council of India (MCI) in 2010.The Specialist Palliative Medicine training (MD Palliative Medicine) in India is a 3-year onsite supervised training program offered at a Medical Council of India (MCI) recognized department in a medical college in India.
Upcoming Events In
Palliative Care
Stay informed about upcoming events in palliative care in India and around the world. This section highlights important conferences, workshops, webinars, and other events. Explore opportunities for learning, collaboration, and professional engagement, and stay connected with the Palliative Care
Community.
IAPC-APM
IAPC Academy of Palliative Medicine
A Constituent Unit of the Indian Association of Palliative Care
The Academy of Palliative Medicine (APM) is a dedicated academic initiative under the aegis of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC). Courses offered:
Courses offered are: Advanced Nursing Skills in Palliative Care and Certificate Course in Basics of Palliative Care.
Visit APM website for details.
IAPC Lecture Series Videos
IAPC-APM’s weekly online sessions for an Enriching Academic Engagement on Monday mornings
For details about the currently ongoing IAPC Academy of Palliative Medicine’s (APM) Lecture Series, click here.
To access recordings of the lectures conducted before 31st December, 2023, click here.
To access recordings of lectures from 1st January, 2024, visit the IAPC’s Members Corner.
Below are the recent lecture videos made available for the registered Life Members of IAPC.
IAPC Offers Virtual Internship Program
Indian Association of Palliative Care offers Virtual Internship Program for students. Considering the current situation of COVID-19 pandemic, and requirements of the students, it has been decided to offer a virtual internship program for students. Find the details and the application form Here
Palliative Care Status Update in India
We are excited to inform you that the IAPC has drawn upon this year’s World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD) theme, ‘Leave no-one behind – equity in access to palliative care’, to put together a special feature with an update on the status of palliative care services from every State in the country.