Announcing the Results of Word Hospice and Palliative Care Day- 2025 Competitions Congratulations to all the Participants! The results are finally out! Congratulations to all the participants for their thoughtful contributions to the IAPC’s Essay and Photography Competitions held in commemoration of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day- 2025. The winners are: Essay Writing (Topic:…
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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…
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“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,…
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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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Rhythms of the Heart: A Collection of Poems World over, March 21st is celebrated as World Poetry Day to recognise the power of words and the profound impact poetry can have on one’s emotions. The IAPC embraces this art form through its special publication, ‘Rhythms of the Heart: A Collection of Poems’ a heartfelt collection of…
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Submissions invited: IAPC’s initiative to celebrate World Poetry Day! To commemorate World Poetry Day (21st March, 2025), the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) invites all those touched by the transformative journey of palliative care to express their experiences and emotions through poetry. This initiative aims to highlight the profound connections, reflections, and moments of healing…
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World Art Day: Role of Art, Artist and Art Therapy in Palliative Care –Ms. Pragati Adhikari, Bengaluru “If an art installation gets a patient out of his room or paintings take a person’s mind off their pain and lower their stress levels, the art isn’t just decorative anymore. It’s part of the entire model of…
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Join the stride, with the Tribe! Ms Sree Priya S.Thiruvananthapuram About this, be forever sure,Palliative care, is always pure!Inside their hands, we are secure,For they manage, not our pain mere. We are assured of profound care,That is truly, so much rare!The multi-disciplinary team is prepared-To make sure the “paths” are well paved. Communities here are…
Read MorePause… Dr. Nandini VallathBengaluru I see you prancing …. alongside, the words of the wise…..delightfully deep … yet empty, when otherwise… I smell you in the fragrant bloom … as it blossoms in the darkIn the darting glow in arid woods…., ever ready to spark I hear you in the waves that kiss the shore,…
Read More“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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