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The IAPC’s Gold Medal for Nurses 2025: Results from the Step 1 Online Screening Examination
The IAPC’s Gold Medal for Nurses 2025: Results from the Step 1 Online Screening Examination We are excited to announce the winners from the Step 1 Online Screening Examination for the ‘IAPC’s Gold Medal for Nurses 2025’. The finalists from this examination are as follows: R Vijay, Puducherry Meenu Yadav, Rajastan Bhawna Verma, Delhi Samim Reja Biswas, Karnataka Mussaib Mushtaq, Jammu & Kashmir Ifat Shafi, Jammu & Kashmir Our warm congratulations to each…
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A Global Circle of Care: How WhatsApp is Changing Palliative Nursing!
A Global Circle of Care: How WhatsApp is Changing Palliative Nursing! Together, Connected, and Never Alone… – Mr. Sachin Dwivedi, Rishikesh In the quiet moments of a hospital ward or a remote clinic, palliative care nurses often face some of the most challenging situations in healthcare. Yet across the globe, a new kind of support network is emerging—one that fits in your pocket, travels across time zones, and bridges continents.…
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Extending Compassion to the Mountains: A Journey into Palliative Care in Ladakh
Extending Compassion to the Mountains: A Journey into Palliative Care in Ladakh – Dr. Rinchen Dolma, Union Territory of Ladakh Introduction In my years of practice as an Anaesthetist, I always carried a silent desire — to do something meaningful in the realm of pain management. Anaesthesia, by its very nature, deals with relieving pain. But as I stood by patients enduring not just physical pain but also emotional, social,…
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Achieving the promise
Achieving the promise – Dr. M. R. Rajagopal, Thiruvananthapuram The theme of the World Hospice and Palliative Care Day this year is “Achieving the promise: universal access to Palliative care”. A noble goal, no doubt. Universal Health Coverage (UHC), a global goal under the UN sustainable development goals (SDG), is supposed to be achieved by 2030. It should ensure everyone receives “quality health services without financial hardship, encompassing preventive, promotive,…
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IAPC Announces a Special Series of Webinars and Competitions to Mark World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2025
IAPC Announces a Special Series of Webinars and Competitions to Mark World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2025 In alignment with this year’s global theme for World Hospice and Palliative Care Day— “Achieving the Promise: Universal Access to Palliative Care, the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC), is proud to launch a series of national-level initiatives to raise awareness, foster engagement, and amplify voices across the country. Webinars Join us for…
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From Paper to Patients: Why India must put Palliative Care Policies into Practice
From Paper to Patients: Why India must put Palliative Care Policies into Practice – Ms. Smriti Rana, Thiruvananthapuram Only 4% of India’s population has access to palliative care. Many of the right ideas have already been written into policies: the National Programme for Palliative Care (NPPC, 2012), the National Health Policy (2017) that recognizes palliative care, operational guidelines to deliver services through Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs), and, crucially, legal…
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Touching Lives through Palliative Care
Touching Lives through Palliative Care – Ms. Maya Nair, Indore When I look back on my life, I see a journey shaped by compassion and discipline. In 1989, I stepped into the Operation Theatre (OT) as a young nurse, and for more than 32 years, it was my world. The sounds of instruments, the sterile discipline, and the focus of surgery became part of my heartbeat. But in that role,…
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“Even though I’m leaving, a piece of me will stay” – T, age 15
“Even though I’m leaving, a piece of me will stay” – T, age 15 – Dr. Mayank Gupta, Bathinda In the face of a terminal cancer diagnosis, 15-year-old T* discovered a powerful outlet in art. What began as a personal form of expression soon evolved into something greater: a lasting legacy that brought her purpose, peace, and connection in her final months. T poured her emotions, dreams, and fears into…
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IAPC Announces Awards Worth Rs 4 Lakhs for Paper and Poster Presentations at IAPCON 2026
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 invites entries under four distinct categories: Doctors Doctors (Students) – MD/DNB students from any speciality…
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Call for Entries: “Theme Song of the IAPC” – A Prestigious Creative Competition
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 in the form of a powerful and inspiring song. This is a unique opportunity to…
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Clinical Therapeutic Communication (CTC) in Oncology: Translating Pain into Perspective
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 following a PET/CT scan result, these interactions are far more than routine clinical exchanges. They…
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The Language of Care: Evolving Palliative Nursing to Meet Universal Challenges
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 of accessibility, but a necessary evolution for meaningful engagement with communities, policymakers, and advocates. Leaving…
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