February 12, 2026
Scholars inspired in Kazakhstan & Ghana; a book with spirituality at its heart
Kazakhstan & Ghana Conferences
Scholars are motivated to increase training & advocacy.
Early Exits
Assisted dying fails to address the importance of spiritual care at end of life: Frank Brennan's review of Early Exits.
IAHPC news briefs
IAHPC is instituting a new tiered membership fee for institutions to reflect the economic disparity between upper-middle-income and lower-middle-income countries (per the World Bank classification). This action makes membership more affordable for the lower tier.
IAHPC has earned a "Give with confidence" four-star rating by Charity Navigator. IAHPC's overall 97% rating is based on four criteria: it received 89% for its impact & measurement of its impact, and 100% for accountability& finance, leadership & planning, and organizational culture. Charity Navigator is the largest charity evaluator in the United States, and a trusted source of information for donors since 2001.
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Thinking Ahead: In March, the African Palliative Care Association will send out a call for nominations for the first Anne Merriman Excellence in Palliative Care Award. Criteria are now being finalized for this €20,000 award, to be given once every two years to an individual or organization "demonstrating exceptional innovation, compassionate care, research, or long-standing commitment to advancing palliative care in Africa."
The Foundation for Palliative Care Education has launched a webinar series focused on spiritual support for children. Sign up for its newsletter to receive future alerts. You can now access the first webinar, “What Is Spiritual Support for a Child in Palliative Care?”
IAHPC Resources
Free for everyone
Read the report or watch the recording of a January webinar, “From Resolution to Reality: Strengthening the WHO ECO Framework for Safe Surgery, Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pediatric Care," cohosted by the IAHPC.
Free for members
Unable to attend a palliative care conference? Learn the basics about palliative care nursing; pain and symptom management; communication; loss, grief & bereavement; and the final hours in this IAHPC course.
Upcoming Events in the Calendar
Explore the IAHPC calendar of events to find educational events, conferences, and congresses to expand and improve your palliative care skills and knowledge.