Newsletter: November 2026 Edition
From the President’s Desk
Dear friends,
As the festive season brings its warmth and light, I hope this November finds you and your loved ones in good health and good spirits.
My heartfelt congratulations to every individual, team and institution across India that celebrated World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD) this year (10th October 2026). Your creativity and commitment to this year’s theme, “Pain Management: An Essential Part of Palliative Care,” were truly inspiring. I am proud to present a special page on the IAPC website that showcases WHPCD celebrations from across the country. Click here for glimpses of the celebrations…
Announcements / Messages from IAPC
IAPC’s Infographic of the month: Respite Care
Celebrating the Success of the IAPC-Alpha WHPCD International Conference – 2026
IAPC Features WHPCD Celebrations from Across India
Introducing the 3rd Edition of the Global Atlas of Palliative Care
IAPCON 2027: Best Abstract Award of ₹11,000 for the Theme “Humanising Hi-Tech Medicine: Where Algorithm Meets Empathy” and Awards Worth ₹4 Lakhs Across Categories
Apply Now for IAPC’s Grant to Support Your Participation in IAPCON 2027
3rd Jella Nandedkar Memorial Hybrid Symposium on Evidence-Based Palliative Care
Singing for the Stars: Highlights from the October 2026 event
Leverage the IAPC’s Social Media to stay connected!
New vacancies from across the country now published in the IAPC’s Careers page
Call for Support: Your 2 minutes = Someone’s entire lifetime of Peace, Comfort and Dignity!
‘Saath Saath Helpline’: India’s free palliative care helpline
Education and Training
IAPC Launches Foundation Course in Paediatric Palliative Care
IAPC’s Foundation Course in Palliative Care for Volunteers: Applications open for the November 2026 batch
Apply Now for IAPC’s Foundation Course in the Physiotherapy–Palliative Care Interface
Apply Now for IAPC’s Foundation Course in the Essentials of Psychosocial Issues in Palliative Care
Applications are Open for the Fellowship in Palliative Care 2027
A Two-Day Training Programme on Palliative Care at Government Medical College, Srinagar
Strengthening Palliative Care Services in Nagaland
Palliora: An Exhibition to Strengthen Public Awareness of Palliative Care by IQRAA- Thanal Palliative Care Centre, Kozhikode
IAPC-APM Monday Morning Lecture Series
Awards and Recognitions
Dr Debalina Bhaumik Wins Logo Design Competition Organised by IAPC’s North-East Chapter
Dr Mayank Gupta Receives Special Recognition for His Work on ‘PalaSh’ at the World Congress on Pain, Bangkok
Gilly Burn and Dr Dinesh Chandra Goswamy Honoured for Their Contributions to Palliative Care
MNJIO&RCC, Hyderabad, BMCH&RC, Jaipur, and SAIMS, Indore Recognised by ESMO for Integrated Oncology and Palliative Care
Congratulations to Dr Aakash Hinduja on Receiving the ESMO Merit Award
Interesting Reads
IAPC’s Exclusive Articles
- “When Listening Becomes Care“ – by Mr Alosious P J, Chennai
- “Walking Alongside the Family: A Psychosocial Journey Through Neuropalliative Home Care“ – by Mr Kailash Ganga (with inputs from Dr Priya Treesa Thomas & Ms Susan John), Bengaluru
- “Freedom from Pain Is a Fundamental Right“ – by Mr K K Basheer, Ernakulam
Other Compelling reads
- “Husband – a Sole Caregiver“ – published in ehospice
- “Priya’s Perspective: The Neurochemistry of Holding Hands“ – by Priya Bakshi, originally published in ehospice
Other upcoming events
IAPC’s Events
“Sharpen Your Skills – 2026″: IAPC’s Nursing Faculty Training, 21-22 November 2026
IAPC’s Gold Medal for Nurses: Final Examination, 23 November 2026
WBIAPCON 2026: 2nd Conference of the West Bengal Chapter of IAPC, 21-22 November, Kolkata
IAPC Assam Chapter Organises 2nd Assam Conference, 5-6 December, Silchar
34th International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2027), 19-21 February 2027, Bhubaneswar
Other Events from India
National Conference on Palliative Care Nursing: “Healing Hands, Leading Voices”, 13-14 November 2026, Bengaluru
IAPC – ISA Palliative Care Sessions at 73rd National Conference of the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISACON National), 28 November 2026
3rd Jella Nandedkar Memorial Hybrid Symposium on Evidence-Based Palliative Care
IPSICON 2027: Global Conference on Integrating Psychosocial and Spiritual Interventions in Healthcare, 23-24 January 2027
Upcoming Global Events
Online session on “Strengthening Palliative Care in Health Systems: Understanding Barriers and Solutions”, 2 November 2026
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Foundation Course on Essentials of Palliative Care
Foundation Course in Palliative Care for Volunteers
Foundation Course in Palliative Care Pharmacy
Foundation Course in the Physiotherapy – Palliative Care interface
Managing Psychosocial issues of patients with Chronic Illnesses
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