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Death has a new meaning in Urban India!

February 1, 2025

What is right for the patient? Asks Vandana Mahajan, a Palliative care counsellor with over ten years of experience in counselling and providing psychological support to cancer patients and their families.
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From the Depths of Despair to the Heights of Independence: The inspirational journey of Sulfi

February 1, 2025

This is a story of philosophical growth, of reclaiming agency, and of forging a path toward independence and self-empowerment.
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Understanding Advance Medical Directives – a video in Malayalam

January 6, 2025

A video in Malayalam about Advance Medical Directives. Please watch and share.
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The Year That Was… 2024

January 2, 2025

The Year That Was and The Year Ahead - the hurdles, the milestones, the lessons, the achievements and the forecast, the long and short of it all
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Navigating Care, Agency and Dignity

December 30, 2024

Anjali Krishnan R writes about her recent visit to Udupi in Karnataka where she met a family whose faces and life story made an indelible mark on her mind.
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Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now

December 10, 2024

Joan Marston reflects on Palliative Care as a Human Right, on World Human Rights Day 2024: Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now.

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Ableism in Palliative Care: How to address it?

December 3, 2024

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dr Sharada Devi writes about ableism, a type of discrimination that marginalises people with disabilities, banning them from accessing the care and respect they need.
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Rithu – A Day of Hope, Joy, and Togetherness

November 30, 2024

On October 31, 2024, the Recreational Hall of SAT Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, came alive with laughter, warmth, and a sense of unity as it hosted a memorable Parent Support Group meeting, Rithu.
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Every Child Everywhere

November 14, 2024

As global conversations about parenting and child empowerment gain momentum, we must ask ourselves: How can we better serve all children, especially those facing serious illness? Dr Spandana Rayala writes.
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The Big Divide: Access to Medicines, TRIPS, and Patents in the Developing World

November 12, 2024

By understanding the intricate processes involved in the pharmaceutical industry, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the challenges and opportunities that exist in ensuring equitable access to essential medicines. Dr. Preeti Chauhan writes: