Announcements / Messages from IAPC
IAPC’s Journey in 2025: A Year of Growth, Learning and Collective Impact
The year 2025 marked a significant phase in the Indian Association of Palliative Care’s ongoing journey of strengthening education, advocacy, and service delivery across the country. From national and regional training programmes to publications, awards, webinars, and creative initiatives, IAPC’s activities during the year reflect a sustained commitment to capacity building, and community engagement in palliative care. This highlights offers a snapshot of the key achievements, and initiatives undertaken throughout the year, showcasing the breadth and depth of IAPC’s work and the collective efforts of its members and partners.
Click here to read the full report.
IAPC’s Infographic of the month: ‘Paediatric Palliative Care’
We are happy to announce a new infographic series on “Integrating Palliative Care across Medical Specialities”. As a first part of this series, we are excited to present the IAPC Infographic for January 2026: Paediatric 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 the infographics published till date.
We thank Dr. Wasimul Hoda (Fellow in Pain Medicine, Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, AIIMS New Delhi) for his valuable support towards this initiative.
IAPCON 2026 Update: Final Call for Conference and Pre-Conference Registration
Good news for those who couldn’t register yet for IAPCON 2026; the last date of registration for the Conference and Pre-Conference Workshops has been extended!
Conference registrations will close on Saturday, 31st January, 2026. Registrations for the Pre-Conference Workshops will close on Thursday, 15th January, 2026. The organisers of IAPCON 2026 warmly remind you not to miss this last opportunity. Visit the conference website for further details and registration.
The 33rd Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care will be held at the National Institute of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (NI-MSME), Yousufguda, Hyderabad, between Friday, 13th and Sunday, 15th February, 2026. The Pre-Conference Workshops will be held on Thursday, 12th February, 2026 at different venues across Hyderabad city.
The Scientific Committee has released the Session Highlights of IAPCON 2026. Please click here to get a glimpse of the Plenary Sessions, Oration Lecture, important Tracks, and other Competitions.
The conference team extends a warm welcome to all delegates to Hyderabad and shares their New Year wishes: “Together, we look forward to a year of learning and excellence.”
Interview with Dr Subrahmanyam Maddirala, Organizing Chairperson, IAPCON 2026
As IAPCON 2026 approaches, the anticipation within the palliative care community continues to build. In this interview, we speak with Dr Subrahmanyam Maddirala (Organising Chairperson, IAPCON 2026) to gain insights into the vision, planning, and aspirations shaping this landmark conference. He reflects on the scientific programme, the theme of the conference- Continuum of Care: Hospital, Hospice, and Home, and the collaborative efforts between the Indian Association of Palliative Care and the host institutions, Sparsh Hospice and Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute. This conversation offers a preview of what delegates can expect and why IAPCON 2026 promises to be a meaningful and enriching experience.
Please click here to read the Interview.
Final Call for IAHPC Grant for IAPCON 2026
This is the final call for applications for the IAHPC Grant to support participation in IAPCON 2026, offered through a collaborative initiative between the Indian Association of Palliative Care and the International Association of Hospice and Palliative Care. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening palliative care education, leadership, and equity by enabling broader participation of professionals from diverse backgrounds, particularly those working in resource limited and underserved settings. The grant aims to reduce financial barriers to conference participation and provide opportunities for learning, professional development, and meaningful national and international engagement within the palliative care community. Eligible members are encouraged to apply within the stipulated timeline to benefit from this collaborative support initiative.
Click here to know more about the grant.
Final Call for Proposal: IAPCON 2028
The Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) is inviting proposals to conduct the 35th Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2028).
Those interested in organising the conference are requested to submit their expression of interest by emailing the proposal in the requested and prescribed format to the Secretary, IAPC, at iapcagbm@gmail.com before 5 p.m. on Saturday, 17th January, 2026.
Please click this link to download the format to submit your proposal.
Annual General Body Meeting (AGBM) of the IAPC
The Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) invites all its members to attend the Annual General Body Meeting (AGBM), scheduled to be held on 14th February, 2026 at 4:00 PM during IAPCON 2026 in the Main Hall (Hall A), National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NI-MSME), Hyderabad. Members are encouraged to participate and contribute to discussions on key organisational updates, activities, and plans for the coming year. Your presence and active involvement are vital to strengthening our collective efforts in advancing palliative care across the country. We look forward to your participation.
‘Singing for the Stars’: Update from December 2025 Event
The Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC), in collaboration with the Shankar Mahadevan Academy – Nirvana, hosted December edition of Singing for the Stars” – a deeply moving virtual musical event on Wednesday, 17th December, 2025. Designed as a gentle offering for individuals receiving palliative care and their caregivers, the programme celebrated music as a source of comfort, connection, and emotional healing.
The evening featured a soulful performance by Ms. Himangi Vishwaroop, vocalist, music composer, and performing artist. Her evocative renditions created a serene and uplifting atmosphere, offering participants moments of reflection, solace, and joy. The concert beautifully acknowledged and honoured everyone who joined.
Dr Geeta Joshi (President, IAPC) expressed her deep gratitude to SMA Nirvana for their continued support in delivering this programme. She also congratulated Ms Himangi Vishwaroop for generously dedicating her time and talent to a cause that brought smiles to many faces.
Doctors, nurses, volunteers, and other healthcare professionals also joined the programme. It was heart-warming to see several institutions live-streaming the event in their wards and outpatient departments.
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
New vacancies from across the country now published in the IAPC’s Careers page
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.
Details of current vacancies are:
- Palliative Care Consultant at Lakshmi Pain and Palliative Care Trust, Tamil Nadu
- Institutional Fellowship at Sir H N Reliance foundation hospital, Maharashtra
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.