Newsletter: July 2025 Edition From the President’s Desk Dear All, I am once again happy to connect with you through the July 2025 edition of the IAPC newsletter. The Indian Association of Palliative Care is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the air crash that occurred on 12th June 2025. As the…
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A Hand to Hold, A Shoulder to Lean On: The Soul of Palliative Care – Dr. Mujeeb Kuttamassery, Kochi The United Nations observes the International Day of Friendship every year on 30th July to promote friendship, peace, and understanding among people, cultures, and nations. To mark this occasion, the IAPC features this article in celebration…
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World Hospice & Palliative Care Day 2025 – Achieving the Promise: Universal Access to Palliative Care – Dr. Stephen Connor, Virginia, USA This year we celebrate the 20th anniversary of World Hospice & Palliative Care Day (World Day). What started as ‘Voices for Hospice’ concerts around the world turned into a day to recognise hospice…
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The transforming power of palliative care – A Nurse’s experience – Ms. Suchetna, New Delhi My name is Suchetna, and I work as a palliative care nurse at the Pain and Palliative Outpatient Department (Pain Clinic) of Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre (RGCIRC). My journey in nursing began when I completed my General…
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“Poetry is the clear expression of mixed feelings” – W. H. Auden. March 21st is celebrated globally as World Poetry Day to recognise the power of words and the impact a poem can have on our emotions. To celebrate this art form, the IAPC presents to you a collection of poems penned by our very…
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