11 May 2026

One Nurse, Many Beginnings: Gilly Burn and the Early Story of Palliative Care in India

One Nurse, Many Beginnings: Gilly Burn and the Early Story of Palliative Care in India There are some people whose influence on palliative care cannot be measured solely by the institutions they build, the policies they write, or the awards they receive. Their contribution lives on quietly through the people they encouraged, the services they…

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30 Apr 2026

IAPC Newsletter: May 2026

Newsletter: May 2026 Edition From the President’s Desk Dear friends, Warm greetings to all. As we celebrate International Nurses Day on 12th May, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Palliative Care Nurses across the country. Your compassion, clinical expertise, and unwavering commitment form the very backbone of palliative care. The entire IAPC family salutes your…

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27 Apr 2026

Moments That Matter: A Caregiver Animation by BHT–Karunashraya

Moments That Matter: A Caregiver Animation by BHT–Karunashraya – Ms Sangeetha N. Bengaluru In palliative care, compassion extends beyond clinical settings—it lives within homes, in the hands of families caring for their loved ones. Yet, one question continued to surface in our daily work at Bangalore Hospice Trust – Karunashraya, Bengaluru. What happens when care…

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27 Apr 2026

Beyond the Clinical Gaze – A Psychology Student’s Journey in Palliative Care

Beyond the Clinical Gaze – A Psychology Student’s Journey in Palliative Care – Ms Shreya Krishnan, Visakhapatnam As a psychology student, my clinical experience has primarily been rooted in psychiatric wards, where I conducted assessments and supported families through the complexities of severe mental disorders. I walked into the Department of Palliative Medicine at Homi…

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27 Apr 2026

Expanding the Meaning of Care Beyond Cure

Expanding the Meaning of Care Beyond Cure – Dr Lipika Patra, Meerut My journey as a palliative care specialist began in Keralam, where I witnessed the remarkable impact of a community-based model in delivering compassionate, patient-centred care. This foundation was further enriched through my experiences in corporate hospitals. I learned the hospice model from Karunashraya…

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