Asia Pacific Regional Conference 2025
The Asia Pacific Hospice Network (APHN) hosted the Asia Pacific Regional Conference between 23rd and 26th April in Sarawak, Malaysia.
The theme was ‘Embracing Diversity, Empowering Communities”.
Head of Strategic Programs and Partnerships, Smriti Rana, attended on Pallium India’s behalf.
She delivered a Plenary on the last day titled “It takes a village” emphasising the role of the community in care, while warning that a participatory community does not absolve accountability on the part of rhetorical healthcare system which must continue to be strengthened. And that medical professionals must see their role in the community as well. She also participated in 3 panel discussions, and presented on the colonial history of pain access issues, marginalised communities specifically migrant workers and slum dwellers, and the importance of patient narratives in healthcare.
The conference was wonderfully organised and showcased cutting edge research and excellent models of delivery that are culturally situated and sensitive to the varied needs of the people in the Asia Pacific region. It was attended by 1200 delegates from 30 countries.
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