Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network

23/06/2026

A huge congratulations to Prof Yoshiyuki Kizawa and Dr Masanori Mori for the incredible success of the 31st Congress of the Japanese Society for Palliative Medicine (JSPM). It was a remarkable event, hosting 7,000 participants! A special shout-out goes to our very own Dr. Nobuyuki Yotani, co-chair of APHN’s Paediatric Palliative SIG, for his excellent work in chairing the Congress.

APHN is proud to celebrate this achievement, and we look forward to our ongoing partnership with JSPM to further the growth of palliative care in the Asia Pacific👏

22/06/2026

📺 Missed our webinar on “Palliative Care in Chronic Kidney Disease” with Dr Kelly Li & Dr Dr Malama Tafuna’i?

No worries—you can catch the full session anytime on our Member’s Corner!
💻 Watch it here: https://aphn.org/members-corner/

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22/06/2026

📣 Happening today! Join us for the third session of our 2026 Webinar Series: Palliative Care in Chronic Kidney Disease.

This session will explore how supportive and palliative care can be integrated into kidney care across different healthcare settings, featuring insights from clinicians working in Australia and Samoa.

🗓 Today, 22 June 2026 (Monday)
🕝 2:30–4:00 pm (Singapore Time)
💻 Live on Zoom | Includes Q&A

🎤 Dr Kelly Li (St George Hospital, NSW, Australia)
🎤 Dr Malama Tafuna’i (Primary Care Physician, Apia, Samoa)

There's still time to register and join us live!

🔗 Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/T9PU36QTR8uxqz9EJAI-jQ

21/06/2026

What happens when palliative care meets the ICU?

Two hospitals in Singapore are finding out. A Kinder ICU — a new $3.93 million Lien Foundation-supported initiative at Tan Tock Seng Hospital and National University Hospital — is integrating palliative care into standard intensive care treatment, bringing compassion, clarity, and family support into one of medicine's most high-stakes environments.

In this thoughtful podcast episode, a palliative care physician and an ICU nurse discuss what it really means to care well in a crisis — and why asking "what quality of life do you want to live by?" may be the most important question in medicine.

👂Click the link below to listen to the full episode

Understand palliative care's evolving role in supporting critically ill patients and their families, focusing on quality of life. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

20/06/2026

Three years ago, Dr Lianda Tamara attended EPEC training as a learner. This year, she returned as a future trainer.

In this warm reflection, the Head of Pediatric Palliative Care at Husada Hospital Jakarta shares what the EPEC Train-the-Trainer 2026 program taught her — not just about palliative care, but about the art of teaching itself: how to anchor every lesson around one clear message, how to open with impact, and how to create learning that truly transforms.

"This step felt deeply meaningful, as it marked a transition from acquiring knowledge to being entrusted with the responsibility of sharing it."

📖 Click the link below to read the full article.

Participating in the EPEC Train-the-Trainer (TtT) 2026 program has been a truly unforgettable experience in my professional journey. Three years after attending the EPEC End-User training, I was grateful for […]

20/06/2026

Prague, you were unforgettable! ✨ Looking back at our time at the 20th EAPC World Congress, it wasn’t just the academic sessions that left an impact—it was the people.

We had the privilege of:
🥂 Celebrating international unity at a reception hosted by the Mayor of Prague at City Hall.
🤝 Strengthening ties with our partners at Global Partners In Care.
🌏 Connecting with our friends from the Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians and our wonderful community across the Asia Pacific region.

The spirit of collaboration in the palliative care community is truly global. We left Prague feeling energised, connected, and ready to continue our work together.

19/06/2026

Reflecting on a powerhouse session in Prague! 💭

Back in May, the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network teamed up with the European Association for Palliative Care - EAPC Vzw at the 20th EAPC World Congress for a joint session dedicated to the future of palliative care in Asia and Europe.

From discussing leadership gaps to the transformative potential of human-centred co-design in cancer palliative care, the energy in the room was truly collaborative.

Key highlights included:
🎙️ Opening insights from Joanne Brennan (EAPC CEO) and Jeroen Hasselaar (EAPC President).
📈 Leadership development strategies shared by A/Prof Ghauri Aggarwal.
💡 A deep dive into upstreaming cancer palliative care with Prof Naveen Salins and an incredible panel discussion with experts from Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.

Our Executive Director, Mr Giam Cheong Leong, also took the stage to highlight the Cynthia Goh Fellowship (CGF). This program is a bridge for European clinicians to impact palliative care in Asia—administered by APHN with support and direction of the Lien Foundation.

Thank you to the EAPC for hosting us. Let’s keep this momentum going! 🤝

18/06/2026

Cervical cancer disproportionately affects women in the prime of their lives across the Indo-Pacific — and too many are still being diagnosed at advanced stages, when curative treatment is no longer possible.

The EPICC Multi-Country Palliative Care Integration Workshop in Fiji is bringing together health leaders and frontline providers to translate that reality into action: integrated national policies, stronger referral systems, and a workforce equipped to deliver compassionate care at every stage of the disease.

Fiji's Acting Permanent Secretary for Health put it plainly: palliative care must be embedded in health systems at all levels — not bolted on at the end.

🔗 Click the link below to read the full article

Palliative care is an essential component of Fiji's response to cervical cancer and should not be viewed as an optional add-on.The Acting Permanent Se

18/06/2026

Put your organisation in front of a highly engaged healthcare audience from across the Asia Pacific and Oceanic regions.

In April 2027, the Oceanic Palliative Care Conference and the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Conference will unite for the first time since 2009. Around 2,000 delegates will gather for four days of learning, connection and collaboration.

Under the theme Stronger Together: Humanity at the heart of palliative care, the conference will focus on what matters most: dignity, compassion and personhood, backed by practical solutions that work in real systems. It is a rare platform to connect with the people shaping care across the region, position your organisation as a trusted partner, and contribute to how people and families experience serious illness and end of life.

APHC27OPCC is offering a wide selection of conference sponsorship packages, developed to ensure a successful outcome for all partners. Confirm your partnership today to ensure your brand maximises the promotional opportunities available in the lead up to, and throughout, the conference: https://ow.ly/lSpW50Zczhk



APHC27OPCC is hosted by Palliative Care Australia (PCA) and the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network (APHN), supported by Palliative Care South Australia, and delivered in partnership with Business Events Australia (Australia.com) Business Events Adelaide, the South Australian Tourism Commission, the SA Government and Adelaide Convention Centre.

17/06/2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 intake of the 1-Year Fellowship in Pediatric Palliative Medicine for physicians from South and Southeast Asia.

Developed through a collaboration between the Two Worlds Cancer Collaboration and the Hyderabad Centre for Palliative Care, this specialist training program combines clinical placements, virtual learning, mentorship, and research opportunities to prepare future leaders in pediatric palliative medicine.

With more than 21 million children worldwide requiring palliative care each year, strengthening specialist training is essential to expanding access to high-quality care for children with serious illnesses and their families.

The fellowship is endorsed by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (UK) and offers a unique opportunity to learn alongside regional and international experts while building a network of colleagues committed to advancing children's palliative care across Asia.

Applications close July 1, 2026!

🔗Download the Prospectus and Application Package Here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E6M5WS4B9eHTTieD0XgzcnZgQC6JwNI4/view