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Announcements

Agenda: Annual General Body Meeting (AGBM) 2026

The Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) cordially invites all its members to attend the Annual General Body Meeting (AGBM), to be held on Saturday, 14th February, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., during IAPCON 2026, in the Main Hall (Hall A), National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NI-MSME), Hyderabad.

All the IAPC members are invited to attend the same. The following points will be discussed:

  1. Welcome address by Hon. Secretary, IAPC
  2. Address by President, IAPC
  3. Playing the IAPC Theme Song
  4. Confirmation of minutes of AGBM 2024 held at Jammu
  5. Honorary Secretary’s Annual IAPC Report
  6. Treasurer’s Report (FY 2024-25)
  7. Treasurer’s Report (April 2025 – December 2026)
  8. Report of Editor in Chief (IJPC)
  9. Proposed Amendments in the IAPC Bylaws (Click here for proposed amendments)
  10. APM Annual Report by Secretary General, APM
  11. Important Points from the Discussion Held at Executive Committee (12th February 2026 at Hyderabad)
  12. Election of Office Bearers of the IAPC/Announcement of Results
  13. Presentation by the Organizers of IAPCON 2027
  14. Bidding results for IAPCON 2028
  15. Any other matter with the permission of the Chair
  16. National Anthem

NOTE: Members who wish to share any comments or suggestions regarding the proposed amendments are requested to communicate the same in writing to Dr. Raghu S. Thota, Hon Secretary, IAPC within 30 days of posting of this announcement on IAPC website (i.e. by 3rd February, 2026).

Email: ragstho24@gmail.com

Warm Regards

Dr. Raghu S. Thota

Hon. Secretary, IAPC

IAPC’s Infographic of the month: Psychosocial, Spiritual and Grief Support

IAPC's February 2026 Infographic: Psychosocial, Spiritual and Grief Support: Why and How This Matters in Conflict Settings

We are happy to share that the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) and the Palliative Care in Humanitarian Aid Situations and Emergencies (PallCHASE) have collaborated to bring out a ‘Special Series’ of infographics focussing on palliative care in humanitarian situations. The collaboration will present a total of 8 infographics that will be published every quarter.

This collaboration reflects the joint vision of both organisations to promote palliative care awareness and education across the world.

The fifth infographic from this special series focuses on ‘Psychosocial, Spiritual, and Grief Support: Why and How This Matters in Conflict Settings’

We encourage you to circulate this infographic within your networks and institutions.

Click here to access it and the other infographics published till date on the IAPC website.

Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC):

Looking back at 2025 with pride, Stepping into 2026 with purpose

As we look back on an incredible year, here are some highlights from the IAPC in 2025:
http://www.palliativecare.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IAPC-2025-Highlights.pdf

Thank you for being part of our journey!

Together, Let us welcome 2026 with renewed dedication and shared commitment!

IAPCON 2026: The countdown begins! Let’s celebrate this Academic Fiesta

The Indian Association of Palliative Care warmly invites you to the 33rd International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2026), scheduled to be held in Hyderabad, from 13th to 15th February, 2026 with interesting pre-conference workshops on Thursday, 12th February, 2026.

IAPCON 2026 themed “Continuum of Care: Hospital, Hospice, and Home“, has been thoughtfully designed to offer a rich academic programme alongside meaningful opportunities for dialogue, skill building, and collaboration. With plenaries, workshops, panel discussions and curated learning tracks, the conference aims to strengthen practice across settings, including hospital hospice and home while responding to the evolving needs of patients, families, and care teams.

Beyond the scientific programme, IAPCON 2026 offers a welcoming space to reconnect with colleagues, celebrate shared values, and experience the cultural warmth of Hyderabad.

The conference will be held at National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NIMSME), Yousufguda, Hyderabad. For more information, please visit the conference website.

We look forward to your participation in this academic fiesta of knowledge, collaboration, and innovation.

Excited about IAPCON 2026? Click here to read the curtain raiser, “IAPCON 2026: Thoughtfully Reimagining the Conference Experience”, by Dr. Raju S.K.V., Organising Secretary, IAPCON 2026.

Interview with Dr Subrahmanyam Maddirala, Organizing Chairperson, IAPCON 2026

As IAPCON 2026 approaches, the anticipation within the palliative care community continues to build. In this interview, we speak with Dr Subrahmanyam Maddirala (Organising Chairperson, IAPCON 2026) to gain insights into the vision, planning, and aspirations shaping this landmark conference. He reflects on the scientific programme, the theme of the conference – Continuum of Care: Hospital, Hospice, and Home, and the collaborative efforts between the Indian Association of Palliative Care and the host institutions, Sparsh Hospice and Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute. This conversation offers a preview of what delegates can expect and why IAPCON 2026 promises to be a meaningful and enriching experience.

Please click here to read the Interview.

Don’t Miss It!

IAPC Newsletter – February 2026 Edition Now Available!

We’re pleased to share the February 2026 edition of the IAPC Newsletter, featuring important updates, educational opportunities, and inspiring stories from across India’s palliative care community.

The IAPC’s Exclusive Articles featured in this edition:

We thank each of our contributors for their support towards this edition of the newsletter.

Follow this link to read and share the newsletter.

Click here to subscribe for our Newsletter, if you have not done it already.

Special edition of ‘Singing for the Stars’ on Thursday, 20th November, 2025

The IAPC and the Shankar Mahadevan Academy Nirvana, invite you to participate in a special edition of ‘Singing for the Stars’, a free, online, musical concert dedicated to our palliative care patients and their caregivers, and our colleagues.

This edition of ‘Singing for the Stars’ is scheduled for, Thursday, 20th November, 2025, at 2:55 p.m.

The musical evening of harmonies will be presented by Ms. Anushree Datar, Vocalist, Performing Artist & Music Educator (SMA Nirvana).

We request you to

  1. Please make arrangements at your respective institutes (if you are a part of an institute) to broadcast the evening of harmonies for your patients and their caregivers
  2. Share the Zoom link with anyone who you think will enjoy the show

The Zoom login credentials to join us: https://shankarmahadevanacademy.zoom.us/j/92958935589?pwd=eQAZ9uvFW33GgW1q1e54Db0aGkb8W4.1

Meeting ID: 929 5893 5589
Passcode: 128046

Feel free to share the details of this event with your colleagues, your patients and their caregivers.

Click here to watch recordings from the sessions conducted thus far.

BMC Palliative Care: Call for Papers – Home Based Palliative Care

BMC Palliative Care is currently welcoming submissions of original research to the “Home-based palliative care” Collection.

Submissions will be welcomed until 10th May 2026.

If you are interested in submitting your manuscript, please see the author guidelines. Please specify you are submitting to the “Home-based palliative care” Collection in your cover letter. 

Click here for further details.

IAPC Academy

Recordings from the online Lecture Series

For details about the currently ongoing Academy of Palliative Medicine’s (APM) Lecture Series, click here.

To access recordings of the lectures conducted before 31st December, 2023, click here.

To access recordings of lectures from 1st January, 2024, visit the IAPC’s Members Corner.

Palliative Care Status Update in India

We are excited to inform you that the IAPC has drawn upon this year’s World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD) theme, ‘Leave no-one behind – equity in access to palliative care’, to put together a special feature with an update on the status of palliative care services from every State in the country.

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IAPC Offers Virtual Internship Program

Indian Association of Palliative Care offers Virtual Internship Program for students. Considering the current situation of COVID-19 pandemic, and requirements of the students, it has been decided to offer a virtual internship program for students. Find the details and the application form Here

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