IAPC Announces Awards Worth Rs 4 Lakhs for Paper and Poster Presentations at IAPCON 2026 The Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) is pleased to announce a total of Rs 4,00,000 in awards for the winners of paper and poster presentations at the 33rd Annual International Conference of the IAPC (IAPCON 2026). This prestigious competition…
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Call for Entries: “Theme Song of the IAPC” – A Prestigious Creative Competition The Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) is delighted to announce an exciting and prestigious competition to compose the official Theme Song of the IAPC. We invite passionate lyricists, poets, and members of the palliative care community to contribute their creative vision…
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Newsletter: August 2025 Edition From the President’s Desk Dear All, The Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) continues to march ahead with purpose and commitment to strengthening academic initiatives, facilitating state-level training under the National Programme for Palliative Care (NPPC), and fostering collaborations with key national and international organizations. I am pleased to share that…
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Clinical Therapeutic Communication (CTC) in Oncology: Translating Pain into Perspective – Dr. Ravi Kiran Pothamsetty, Madurai In the world of oncology, words are not merely tools for conveying information — they are instruments of healing. Whether it’s the moment a diagnosis is shared, a quiet reassurance offered to an anxious caregiver, or the heavy silence…
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The Language of Care: Evolving Palliative Nursing to Meet Universal Challenges – Ms. Anu Savio Thelly, United Arab Emirates Palliative care nursing must develop a “public” language—one free from the technical jargon of our profession and designed for open conversations about the universal problems faced by our society. This shift is not just a matter…
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Realising compassion in people and communities: A step towards universal access to palliative care – Ms. Heather Richardson, London Introduction This paper originally had the title “Empowering people and compassionate communities.” I love the sentiment, and it would have been easy to put pen to paper, writing in an enthusiastic way about ideas to help…
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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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