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Toward a world free from serious health-related suffering.

IAHPC is a global non-profit, membership organization dedicated to the development and advancement of palliative care to assure that any patient’s and family caregiver’s suffering is relieved to the greatest extent possible. IAHPC works with UN agencies, governments, associations and individuals, to develop and implement appropriate policies for the inclusion of palliative care as a component of Universal Health Coverage; increase access to essential medicines for palliative care; foster opportunities in palliative care education, research and training; and increase service provision around the globe.

10/30/2026

The IAHPC is participating in the Intergovernmental Working Group at UN Geneva drafting a treaty on the rights of older persons. We want to ensure it includes a right to access palliative care as part of the rights to health, life and care. Read our interventions on the Advocacy Initiatives webpage https://iahpc.org/what-we-do/advocacy/initiatives/

10/29/2026

Help your government improve access to pain treatment!
Urgent call to IAHPC members and followers

More information 👉🏻 https://l.iahpc.org/sib?f

10/27/2026

Know someone advancing Palliative Care? Nominate them for the IAHPC Recognition Award!

Each award consists of a US$2,000 cash prize, a certificate, and a one-year IAHPC membership.

Read the Instructions and Criteria 👉 https://l.iahpc.org/vob?f
Not a member yet? Join IAHPC now 👉 https://l.iahpc.org/gm3?f

10/22/2026

The latest issue of IAHPC Pallinews is out!

🗂️ Palliative Care Reference Cards: A newly updated and expanded resource for IAHPC members.

🌍 Expanding palliative care into primary care is a must: A Q&A with Stephen Connor on the Global Atlas of Palliative Care.

💬 "What should I say? What should I do?" Helping carers identify and relieve existential distress: highlights from a masterclass at the McGill International Palliative Care Congress.

Also in this issue: IAHPC's Interfaith Palliative Care Advocacy Network, register for a Pallitalks on corticosteroids in advanced cancer, and listen to a half-hour podcast on artificial hydration.

Read the October 22 issue 👉 https://l.iahpc.org/0jg?f

Photo description: All smiles in Montreal: A few IAHPC members gathered for a quick photo between sessions at the McGill International Palliative Care Congress in October. They are (L-R): Anna Voeuk, Kim Adzich, Alison Ramsey, Kevin Bezanson, and Diah Martina. This Pallinews issue includes an article on an existential distress masterclass at the congress. Photo used with permission.

10/20/2026

New for IAHPC Members: Pallitalks 1 Podcast & Recording

Listen to the podcast or watch the full recording now 👉🏻 https://l.iahpc.org/mj6?f

Not a member yet? Join today! 👉🏻 https://l.iahpc.org/wk1?f

10/15/2026

New Palliative Care Reference Cards Now Available

The PCIC Reference Cards are a summary of the concepts presented in the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Curriculum developed over several years with the input of palliative care professionals from the US and other countries.

Download now 👉🏻 https://l.iahpc.org/l7f?f
Not a member yet? Join IAHPC now 👉🏻 https://l.iahpc.org/jdk?f

10/14/2026

Global Atlas of Palliative Care – Third Edition

73.5 million people need palliative care every year. Only about 14% of that need is met by specialised palliative care services.

Download 👉 https://l.iahpc.org/y3l?f

10/13/2026

In two days!

Join the virtual dialogue: “50 Years of the WHO Essential Medicines List: What Has Section 2 of the WHO Model List Meant for Equitable Access to Palliative Care Medicines?”

📅 October 15

Register now 👉🏻 https://l.iahpc.org/dgj?f

10/10/2026

The IAHPC joins the WHPCA and the global palliative care community in the celebration of the World Hospice and Palliative Care Day!

Visit our website 👉 https://l.iahpc.org/xa5?f

10/08/2026

The latest issue of IAHPC Pallinews is out!

📖 “Failing to treat pain is a medical error”: IAHPC member Dr. Andy Arwari on "the why" for effective pain management.
🌍 On Our Agenda: Issues being tackled by IAHPC’s Advocacy Committee, in Katherine Pettus’s monthly column.

Join IAHPC to access member benefits, including: a 5-star course, four modules of “ELNEC Care for Older Adults”; and an equally well-received Pallitalk on Artificial Hydration.
Plus: World Hospice & Palliative Care Month webinars, IAHPC resources, and upcoming events.

Read now 👉 https://l.iahpc.org/lex?f

Photo description: A Tight Circle of Care: This photo was submitted to IAHPC's 2025 Photo Contest without a detailed description—but it tells a story all by itself. It was submitted by director Anna Garchakova at Charitable Children's Hospice in Minsk, Belarus. Used with permission.

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