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October 2023

September 30, 2023

Pallium India wins ECHO Excellence award, Admissions Closing soon for Global Fellowship in Palliative Medicine 2024, and other news. Sign up (free) to receive Pallium India's monthly newsletter.

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Indian Cancer Society’s Annual Summit

September 28, 2023

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.

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Run for Patients in Need at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2024!

September 22, 2023

Join Pallium India in making a meaningful impact by participating in the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2024. Click to know how.
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Opioid Availability Workshop in UP

September 22, 2023

Pallium India organized an opioid availability workshop for the state of UP, facilitated by Dr M R Rajagopal, on Aug 21, 2023.
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Home visits with Pallium India team are filled with compassion and love.

September 21, 2023

After being appointed as Regional Coordinator at Pallium India, it was a great opportunity for me to travel to Pallium India's headquarters in Trivandrum, Kerala, for the induction and training program. Syed Askari writes.
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Congratulations, Swarga Foundation!

September 18, 2023

Swarga Foundation was honoured with the Radiant Wellness Ambassador Award in the Health Category during the 6th Radiant Wellness Conclave held in Chennai.
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Caring For The Caregiver

September 15, 2023

When illness strikes, it doesn't just impact the patient but derails the entire family and even friends. The role of a caregiver is taken on as suddenly as an illness is discovered. There is hardly ever a time to prepare.