A Journey of the Heart: How Palliative Care Training Changed the Way I See Volunteering – Ms. Shashikala Devanesen, Chennai As a volunteer from Dean Foundation, Chennai. I had the great privilege of participating in the online Volunteers Training Programme conducted by IAPC from 20-25 November 2025. When I signed up for the Foundation Course…
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Between Loss and Living: Reflections from a Psycho-Oncology Practice – Dr. Priyadarshini Pant, Patiala The past ten days have been heavy, as I lost six terminally ill patients to cancer. The experience, however, is always a mixed bag because, just in the last two days, three of my patients—who are cancer survivors—have reported an improvement…
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The Paradox of Nursing Visibility in Community-Based Palliative Care – Ms. Anu Savio Thelly, Abu Dhabi Despite being the backbone of community-based palliative care, nurses remain largely invisible in global advocacy and discourse, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). While nurses are often the primary providers of palliative care at the grassroots level, policy…
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“When Pain Whispers Fear”- An Adolescent Case That Marked The Beginning – Dr. Dhanashri Kudal, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar It was my very first adolescent case as a Consultant at the State Cancer Institute. I was reviewing my list of new consults when his name appeared. He was 18, barely a man, yet already weathered by…
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Upholding Dignity in Healthcare – Dr. Lipika Patra, Meerut Every person holds intrinsic worth, regardless of background, achievement, or social standing. In clinical encounters, patients often feel vulnerable, anxious, or afraid. In our daily practice, unconscious biases can often slip quietly into our work. Patients familiar to us may unintentionally receive preference, while those from…
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Opportunities and challenges in teaching Palliative Care to nursing students – Dr. Latha Srikanth, Jodhpur INTRODUCTION When we talk about palliative care, we usually think of comfort, dignity and the small but meaningful ways in which we can ease a person’s suffering. It is not only about controlling pain or symptoms, it is also about…
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Palliative Care – An Essential Link in TB and HIV Care Continuum – Mr. Andrew Adeck Omuse, South Sudan Having tuberculosis can be scary and stressful. It makes the person weaker in body, mind, and emotions. But in this fight, we also see strong examples of creativity and resilience. One of these stories is about a…
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Kavita’s Journey of Hope – Dr. Suman Chauhan, Jodhpur Kavita, a 40-year-old woman, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021. Hailing from Gujarat she settled in jodhpur after her marriage. She lives with her husband and her daughter, a 19-year girl, who is now in college. For Kavita, her daughter has been a constant source…
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The Seventh Element: Palliative Care as the core essence of Medicine and Science – Dr. Ravi Kiran Pothamsetty, Madurai World Compassion Day (WCD 2025) is celebrated annually on November 28, intended not merely as a day of symbolic gestures, but as a call to embrace a truly compassionate lifestyle that honors all living beings with…
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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…
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