World Hospice and Palliative Care Day to be celebrated on October 10
Pallium India is hosting an event to celebrate World Hospice and Palliative Care Day on October 10. The gathering aims to honor patients, caregivers, and medical professionals while advocating for compassionate end-of-life care.
Why it matters
Palliative care is an essential, often overlooked component of healthcare that ensures dignity for those with serious illnesses.
Pallium India will celebrate World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD) on October 10 at Golden Palace Convention Centre, Neyyattinkara, bringing together patients, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, volunteers and well-wishers for a day of celebration and togetherness. The programme will be inaugurated by renowned oncologist and writer, M. V. Pillai.
Sarah J. Easaw, Medical Director and Consultant Oncologist, Dr. K. M. Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences; M.S. Faizal Khan, Managing Director, NIMS Medicity and Chancellor, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education; V.K. Jayakumar, Chairman, Sabarigiri International Schools; and Sheela Rani, Professor of Anaesthesia and Nodal Officer, Palliative Care, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram will be the guests of honour. The event will be a gathering of the palliative care community, with cultural performances and programmes by patients, families, volunteers and well-wishers adding colour and warmth to the occasion.
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