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Indian Cancer Society’s Annual Summit

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Dr Preeti Chauhan’s presentation at the Indian Cancer Society's Annual Summit on 'The role of NGOs in Cancer Care' depicted the incredible 19-year struggle it took to get amendments done in the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985.

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Beyond Charity: The Need for Integrated Palliative Care in India

September 28, 2023

"As a physician, it appalled me how hard I had to fight to get my mother the hospice care she desired. Her passing left me both devastated and disillusioned with a healthcare system that had deeply failed her." Sue Royappa writes.

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Palliative Care in Madhya Pradesh

September 27, 2023

Madhya Pradesh does not currently have a State Palliative Care policy. However, the Government of Madhya Pradesh began initiating the Palliative Care Program since 2018 under the umbrella of the National Program for Palliative Care (NPPC).

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Overwriting Misconceptions About Palliative Care

September 26, 2023

The truth is that palliative care isn't exclusively hospice care; it isn't reserved for cancer patients and doesn't take away from regular treatments. On the contrary, it has significantly improved the quality of those struggling with long-term illnesses or conditions.