International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC)

Frank Brennan reviews @LisaKeefauver's 'Grief is a Sneaky Bitch: An Uncensored Guide to Navigating Loss' and Brenda Walker's 'Reading By Moonlight: How books saved a life' in @IAHPC's #pallinews ???? https://bit.ly/4iCmwL8 #palliativecare #healthcare #review #death #grief #loss

The IAHPC side event on the margins of the 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs titled “Improving equitable access to internationally controlled essential medicines in Africa through inter-agency, member states and civil society collaboration,” was co-sponsored by the permanent missions of Belgium, Ghana, South Africa, along with numerous civil society organizations. Moderated by IAHPC member Heloisa Broggiato Matter, PhD, the panel kicked off with a statement by International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) member Prof Sevil Atasoy, who affirmed the Board’s commitment to improve availability and affordability of controlled medicines. Ms Maria-Goretti Loglo, Esq, a Ghanaian human rights lawyer, discussed the Model West African Drug Law’s provisions on availability of controlled medicines. Cynthia Pomaa Akuko, a PhD nurse educator from Ghana, joined online to brief the audience on availability of controlled medicines for clinical use. Mr Lawrence Mandikiana, representing the South Africa Department of Health emphasized the fact that that, while more than 80% of people in Africa have no access to controlled medicines to improve their quality of life during serious illness, South Africa is operationalizing an Essential Drug program with an Essential Medicines list matched with palliative care symptoms. The IAHPC’s Dr Tania Pastrana concluded with a brief glimpse into the cost of opioid pain medicines for palliative care in Ghana for a person earning the minimum wage based on the IAHPC’s Opioid Price Watch methodology. As in many countries, the price to working consumers exceeds take minimum wage home pay, leaving nothing for food, rent or other expenses. Ghana’s Ambassador to Vienna, HE Matilda Aku Alomatu Osei-Agyeman’s closing remarks to the hybrid side event began "Excellencies and esteemed participants, It is a great honour to address this gathering on a subject that lies at the heart of our shared commitment to health equity and human rights. […This] issue is not merely a technical challenge but a profound moral imperative that intersects with global health, sustainable development, and the realization of fundamental human rights." After reflecting on some of the panelists’?presentations, the Ambassador concluded with a practical recommendation for technical and financial high-income country support for health systems and local manufacturing of morphine in Africa as a form of restorative justice. Read more https://lnkd.in/d57iquPy

Skills contest challenges doctors, reinforces training & raises awareness for palliative care in Mongolia. Read more in @IAHPC's #pallinews ???? https://lnkd.in/d6S-Pjsa #palliativecare #hospice #healthcare #mongolia #contest #awareness

Dr. Hibah Osman on #InternationalWomensDay: "Every day, women are transforming lives with their wisdom, dedication, compassion, strength, and resilience. Through my work in palliative care, I’ve been honored to learn from, work with, and support women of all ages and backgrounds who bring light to the darkest moments" Read all IAHPC board members' messages in this week's #Pallinews ????https://bit.ly/425S86d #IWD2025 #accelerateaction

The IAHPC is pleased to announce that it will provide scholarships for conferences of national palliative care associations that are registered IAHPC institutional members and provide us with booth space. More information ??? https://bit.ly/3XFSWfu

We’ve just published issue #25 of Literature Search! This issue focuses on Cultural & Linguistic Diversity. Read it now ???? https://lnkd.in/dgrvisYa

Happy International Women's Day 2025!

Join the hybrid IAHPC Side Event at the 68th Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna to learn more about availability and affordability of essential palliative care medicines in Africa with expert panelists from the INCB, and East and Southern Africa. Advocacy for essential medicines is essential during these challenging times. Just join through the link and listen in. You are welcome! ???? https://lnkd.in/d8sBUPsm

Young people work to replace fear with hope: An intergenerational team marked World Cancer Day in Barbados by educating others on cancer control. Photos & a brief report in @IAHPC's #Pallinews: https://bit.ly/41DcsvN #palliativecare #hospice #WorldCancerDay

Join IAHPC's hybrid Side Event at CND68 to learn more about availability & affordability of essential?#palliativecare?medicines in Africa with expert panelists from the INCB, & East, South, and West Africa to discuss creative responses to this urgent issue! Such advocacy is essential during these challenging times. Please share widely. ?https://lnkd.in/d8sBUPsm