Announcements / Messages from IAPC
IAPC’s Infographic of the month
The January Infographic focuses on the concept of ‘The Role of Caregivers in Palliative Care’.
This initiative reflects the IAPC’s constant endeavour to promote palliative care education and awareness across the country.
Please feel free to share this infographic within your networks. The same will be available on our social media platforms and also on our website. Please click here to access them.
We thank Dr Wasimul Hoda (Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesia, RIMS, Ranchi) for his enthusiasm and constant support towards this initiative.
Update: IAPC’s upcoming AGBM
All IAPC members are invited to participate in the IAPC’s upcoming Annual General Body meeting (AGBM) scheduled to be held post lunch on Saturday, 10th February, 2024, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
As always, it has been decided that the AGBM will be held on the second day of the Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care. The AGBM this year will therefore be an in-person meeting held at the conference venue, Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
The exact time, venue and agenda for the AGBM will be shared shortly.
IAPCON 2024 Update: Interview with Dr Geeta Joshi, the Organising Chair of IAPCON 2024
The organising committee of the 31st Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON) is working full steam and with eagerness to welcome the national and international delegates for IAPCON 2024.
IAPCON 2024 is themed ‘Revisiting the domains of Palliative Care’, as it aims to enhance the delegates’ practise of palliative care by empowering them with the various aspects in Palliative Care for both cancer and non-cancer patients. Scientific Sessions therefore will include sessions on Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Nephrology, Geriatric Care etc. Sessions will also include the nursing care plans, role of psychologist, volunteers, NGOs in providing palliative care, along with presentations on research methodology and scientific paper presentations.
Please click here to read a short interview which reflects the thoughts of Dr Geeta Joshi, the Organising Chair of IAPCON 2024.
The 2.5 day in-person conference will be held at the Auditorium, Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, between Friday, 9th February, 2024, and Sunday, 11th February, 2024.
The Pre-conference workshops are slated for Thursday, 8th February, 2024.
Please visit the conference website for further information and to register for IAPCON 2024. For any general query niorelated to IAPCON 2024: +91 9824021999 / iapcon2024@gmail.com.
The IJPC’s October-December 2023 edition is now online
The Indian Journal of Palliative Care (IJPC) has recently published its October – December edition of the journal.
Please click here to read the current issue (Volume 29 and Issue 4) of the IJPC. The current issue features very interesting review articles and original articles.
The IJPC is the IAPC’s open-access peer-reviewed journal which is committed to publishing high-quality articles in the field of Palliative Care.
Please click here for further information about IJPC.
Applications open for the EAPC Researcher Awards 2024
The European Association of Palliative Care (EAPC) has opened the application process for the ‘EAPC Researcher Awards 2024’.
The EAPC Researcher Awards aims to recognise the work of researchers and clinicians in the field of palliative care who have recently made, or are currently making, an outstanding contribution to research and clinical practice, public advocacy, policy, or education. The awards therefore aim to highlight the individual’s career development and their actual and potential contributions to the field. Awards will be presented in three distinct award categories: Early Researcher Award, Post Doctoral Award and the Clinical Impact Award.
Please click here for further information about these awards. Do note that the application process closes on Wednesday, 31st January, 2024.
Tune in at 3:50 p.m. on 9th January, 2024, for a multilingual edition of ‘Singing for the Stars’
The IAPC and the Shankar Mahadevan Academy Nirvana (SMA Nirvana) invite you to join us at 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday, 9th January, 2024, for a national multilingual edition of ‘Singing for the Stars’.
This edition of musical evening of harmonies is dedicated to our friends from across the country and will be presented by Ms Archana Kamath Hegdekar (Singer, Music Composer and Performing Artist).
Don’t forget to tune in at 3:50 p.m. on 9th January, 2024, to begin the year with a musical treat!
Leverage the IAPC’s Social Media to stay connected!
The IAPC is inviting each of you to join the IAPC’s Social Media community to network and stay connected with the palliative care community, from India and beyond!
To get started, Follow / Like us on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/palliativecare.in
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iapc-1994/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/iapcsecretary
The IAPC’s Careers page has been updated to reflect new vacancies from across the country
We invite you to visit the IAPC’s ‘View job vacancy’ page to view the recently updated vacancies in palliative care from across the country.
We request you to please also join us to improve the availability and access to palliative care by either sharing the details of vacancies at your center or by sharing the details of this platform with your colleagues to submit a vacancy from centers rendering palliative care services.
Call for Support: Your 2 minutes = Someone’s entire lifetime of Peace, Comfort and Dignity!
The IAPC requests you to spare just two minutes of your valuable time to submit / update the details of your palliative care services in the IAPC’s National Palliative Care Directory.
Steps to show your support:
- Please visit the IAPC’s National Palliative Care Directory and select the State from the drop down menu to check details of your center.
- If you need to add / update details of your center, then please visit the Submit/Update details of your PC center page on the IAPC website and submit the relevant details.
- After entering the relevant details, please click the ‘Submit’ button to record your responses.
Please do remember that your two minutes will make an invaluable difference in someone’s entire lifetime, as patients and caregivers, along with your colleagues will then have access to palliative care services when they need it the most!
Come on, donate your time to be a bridge in alleviating the suffering of our patients from across the country. Let no one be left behind!
Please click here for guidance on how to update your details.
‘Saath Saath Helpline’: India’s free palliative care helpline
Saath-Saath Helpline: 1800-202-7777, is the first of its kind National, Free-of-cost Palliative care helpline. The helpline offers non-judgmental listening services to palliative patients and their caregivers, or to a patient’s physician, and connects them to the nearest palliative care center.
The helpline has 26 partner organisations working across 17 States and Union territories viz; Maharashtra, Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Orissa, Punjab, Haryana, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kashmir and West Bengal. Volunteers from Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH) and Cipla Palliative Care and Training Centre (CPC) attend the calls in four shifts to either provide information, offer Psycho-emotional support or to refer the caller to a partner organisation.
The helpline provides service through call-in on a phone line and works 6 days a week (Mon-Sat), 10 am to 6 pm.
You can offer your support by informing patients about this helpline and refer those who are in need of such services.