International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care

International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care 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 U

niversal 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.

Palliative Care for Older AdultsIAHPC - ELNEC Course The IAHPC-ELNEC Palliative Care for Older Adults is a four-module o...
08/20/2026

Palliative Care for Older Adults
IAHPC - ELNEC Course

The IAHPC-ELNEC Palliative Care for Older Adults is a four-module online course for IAHPC members. Participants will learn about the management of complex symptoms, frailty, dementia, communication, advance care planning, ethical issues, caregiver support, communication, and end-of-life care, with practical strategies that can be applied across healthcare settings.

Module 1 – September 1: Introduction to Palliative Care for Older Adults
Module 2 – September 3: Pain Management
Module 3 – September 8: Symptom Management
Module 4 – September 10: Communication

🕙 Time: 10:00 AM Central Standard Time

Faculty: Professor Dorothy J. Wholihan and Doctor Shila Pandey.

Register now 👉🏻 https://l.iahpc.org/4qy?f
Not a member yet? 👉🏻 Join IAHPC https://l.iahpc.org/w1w?f

In case you missed the IAHPC webinar on Palliative Care in Traditional Practices celebrating the World Indigenous People...
08/20/2026

In case you missed the IAHPC webinar on Palliative Care in Traditional Practices celebrating the World Indigenous Peoples Day, read the report and watch the recording:

👉 https://l.iahpc.org/hl7?f

14 days left - 20% discount in membership fees!Join or renew today and be part of the IAHPC global community. Save 20% o...
08/17/2026

14 days left - 20% discount in membership fees!

Join or renew today and be part of the IAHPC global community. Save 20% on all IAHPC memberships — individual and institutional.

👉 https://l.iahpc.org/8la?f

Instead of taking the usual summer break, is rerunning some our most-read contributions. This week's highlight: the as...
08/13/2026

Instead of taking the usual summer break, is rerunning some our most-read contributions.

This week's highlight: the assisted dying issue.

See more 👉🏻 https://l.iahpc.org/hxz?f

Photo description: Partners in Care. These two men were partners of Elena who, at 56 years old, has ovarian cancer. They eventually joined forces to coordinate her care. Here, nurse Martha trains them on subcutaneous injections. Photo and description by María del Carmen Garcia Caballero of Mexico City, Mexico. Used with permission.

It’s tomorrow! Free webinar: Palliative care in traditional practices⁠Celebrating World Indigenous Peoples Day 2026⁠⁠Ind...
08/12/2026

It’s tomorrow! Free webinar: Palliative care in traditional practices⁠
Celebrating World Indigenous Peoples Day 2026⁠
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Indigenous communities’ unique ancestral traditions can support individuals, families, and communities facing serious health related suffering.⁠
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This webinar explores how three traditions from different regions inform and strengthen compassionate, whole-person palliative care today.⁠
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📅 Thursday, August 13⁠
⏰️ 1pm UTC, 2pm BST, 3pm CET, 9am EDT, 3pm CAT⁠, 6:30pm IST
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Register 👉🏻 https://l.iahpc.org/yc7?⁠f
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Free webinar: Palliative care in traditional practicesCelebrating World Indigenous Peoples Day 2026Indigenous communitie...
08/06/2026

Free webinar: Palliative care in traditional practices
Celebrating World Indigenous Peoples Day 2026

Indigenous communities’ unique ancestral traditions can support individuals, families, and communities facing serious health related suffering.

This webinar explores how three traditions from different regions inform and strengthen compassionate, whole-person palliative care today.

📅 Thursday, August 13
⏰️ 1pm UTC, 2pm BST, 3pm CET, 9am EDT, 3pm CAT

Register 👉🏻 https://l.iahpc.org/yc7?f

Instead of taking the usual summer break, is rerunning some our most-read contributions. This issue's highlight: recen...
07/30/2026

Instead of taking the usual summer break, is rerunning some our most-read contributions.

This issue's highlight: recent articles.

See more 👉🏻 https://l.iahpc.org/cnu?f

Photo description: A Toast to Life. Carlos asked to toast his doctor's birthday with beer. It was a gift for them both: a moment of joy, affection, and companionship etched through time. Photo & description by Ancu Feng of San Salvador, El Salvador. Used with permission.

Many countries strive to “qualify” for something more important than the World Cup: universal access to quality palliati...
07/24/2026

Many countries strive to “qualify” for something more important than the World Cup: universal access to quality palliative care. Our victories are in pain relieved and families comforted.

See more in IAHPC's Pallinews: https://l.iahpc.org/r6v?f

More ways to pay—and 20% off IAHPC membership through August 31!Joining or donating to IAHPC is now easier than ever. Ch...
07/23/2026

More ways to pay—and 20% off IAHPC membership through August 31!

Joining or donating to IAHPC is now easier than ever. Choose from a wide range of secure payment options designed to meet the needs of our global community.

Join or renew today 👉🏻 https://l.iahpc.org/gpl?f
Donate 👉🏻 https://l.iahpc.org/mq3?f

Palliative care in the ICU is not an oxymoron, but a synergy.Even when cure is no longer possible, relief of suffering, ...
07/21/2026

Palliative care in the ICU is not an oxymoron, but a synergy.

Even when cure is no longer possible, relief of suffering, respect for patients’ values, and compassionate communication remain central goals of care.

See more in IAHPC's Pallinews: https://l.iahpc.org/urt?f

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