Published on: February 17, 2024

Cancer Aid Society’s International Awards for Excellence were presented to Dr Sunilkumar M. M., Ms Anu Thelly and Mr Mujeeb Kuttamassery at the International Conference of Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON2024) at Ahmedabad. Anu Thelly’s father Dr Savio Thelly received the award on her behalf.

Dr Sunil Kumar (Additional Director, TIPS, Pallium India), who is the winner in the category “doctors”, has over 20 years experience in palliative care. He oversees the function of Palliative Care Center and Education & Skill building department at Pallium India. He is Honorary Tutor in the School of Medicine, Cardiff University, UK and was awarded International Physician scholarship from American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine in 2018.

Ms Anu Savio Thelly, the winner in the category “nurses / paramedical”, is Nurse Consultant at Dept. of Palliative Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (MGMCRI), Puducherry. She is also a guest faculty at Pallium India.

Mr Mujeeb Kuttamassery, the winner in the category “volunteers”, holds the position of Central Council Member (South Zone), Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC). He is Kerala State Chapter Secretary, National Association of Palliative Care for Ayush & Integrative Medicine (NAPCAIM) and Chairman of Life Care Foundation. He is also the winner of NAPCAIM 2022 National Award in Palliative Care.

Congratulations to the winners of Cancer Aid Society International Excellence Award 2024!