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 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.

Join us for a special webinar festival celebrating World Hospice and Palliative Care Month 2026 with IAHPC and our partn...
10/01/2026

Join us for a special webinar festival celebrating World Hospice and Palliative Care Month 2026 with IAHPC and our partner organizations!

Three free webinars bringing together experts and colleagues from around the world to share knowledge, experiences, and inspiration.

October 6 — Pan American Health Organization
Dimensions of Suffering and Palliative Care: Beyond Physical Pain
Registration 👉 https://l.iahpc.org/fh5?f

October 9 — Pontificia Academia Pro Vita
Good Practices in Palliative Care: Spiritual and Religious Care as a Core Component of Whole-Person Care
Registration 👉 https://l.iahpc.org/o7g?f

October 15 — Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
What has Section 2 of the WHO Model List meant for equitable access to PC medicines?
Registration 👉 https://l.iahpc.org/dgj?f

Register for the sessions that interest you. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC)to celebrate the 2026 International Day of Older P...
10/01/2026

Join International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC)to celebrate the 2026 International Day of Older Persons Korça Palliative Care HelpAge International International Federation of Medical Students' Associations Pallium India CanSupport - Caring for People with Cancer

The latest issue of IAHPC Pallinews is out!🤖 “How I Use AI”: IAHPC board members have their say. How do you use it?🌎 Whe...
09/25/2026

The latest issue of IAHPC Pallinews is out!

🤖 “How I Use AI”: IAHPC board members have their say. How do you use it?

🌎 When disaster strikes: Liliana De Lima, who was in Colombia during the earthquake, on the role of palliative care in the immediate aftermath.

🧡 Spirituality in pediatric care: IAHPC Scholars in Colombia vow to enrich their practice.

Read now 👉🏻 https://l.iahpc.org/nr1?f

Photo description: Patients being evacuated from a hospital after an earthquake struck Cali, Colombia, on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. Credit: Santiago Saldarriaga / AP. Used with permission.

It’s tomorrow! First PallitalksJoin a series of engaging conversations with experts. The goal is to bridge the gap betwe...
09/22/2026

It’s tomorrow! First Pallitalks

Join a series of engaging conversations with experts. The goal is to bridge the gap between scientific research and real-world clinical practice in the field of palliative care.

Should artificial hydration be administered for symptom control at the end of life?

Expert: Prof. Andrew Davies
Moderator: Dr. Russell Portenoy
For IAHPC members only

Participants will gain knowledge about the impact of study design and implementation on the interpretation of data and the application of ‘best evidence’ to clinical decision making.

Register now 👉🏻 https://l.iahpc.org/xt9?f
Not a member yet? 👉🏻 Join IAHPC https://l.iahpc.org/wk1?f

Join a series of engaging conversations with experts. The goal is to bridge the gap between scientific research and real...
09/17/2026

Join a series of engaging conversations with experts. The goal is to bridge the gap between scientific research and real-world clinical practice in the field of palliative care.

First Pallitalks, September 23

Should artificial hydration be administered for symptom control at the end of life?

Expert: Prof. Andrew Davies
Moderator: Dr. Russell Portenoy
For IAHPC members only

Participants will gain knowledge about the impact of study design and implementation on the interpretation of data and the application of ‘best evidence’ to clinical decision making.

Register now 👉🏻 https://l.iahpc.org/xt9?f
Not a member yet? 👉🏻 Join IAHPC https://l.iahpc.org/wk1?f

We’ve just published issue #31 of Literature Search! This issue focuses on Artificial Intelligence in Palliative & End-...
09/14/2026

We’ve just published issue #31 of Literature Search!

This issue focuses on Artificial Intelligence in Palliative & End-of-Life Care

Read it now 👉🏻 https://l.iahpc.org/sqh?f

What’s new in the latest Pallinews? Advocacy roundup: Katherine Pettus highlights spiritual care and an opportunity to h...
09/11/2026

What’s new in the latest Pallinews?

Advocacy roundup: Katherine Pettus highlights spiritual care and an opportunity to help shape standards for long-term care.

Book review: Dr. Frank Brennan reviews Compassionate Communities in Action: Global Stories of Care, Loss and Connection.

Read now 👉🏻 https://l.iahpc.org/pmc?f

Photo description: Care where it's needed - A lung cancer patient under the care of B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Nepal, receives a palliative care home visit for medication, psychosocial support, and symptom relief, when it was impossible for them to travel for treatment. Photo by Bwana Wagle of Chitwan, Nepal. Used with permission.

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