July 2, 2026
Share your power, advocacy roundup & the World Cup
Hidden cost, harnessing power
How to share the burden of championing palliative care, by Victoria Hewitt.
Age-friendly communities
WHO congress focus & other advocacy news, by Katherine Pettus.
How the World Cup is similar to what we do
By IAHPC Executive Director Liliana De Lima.
Plus
SWANA: A new regional association A webinar being held on Tuesday, July 7, at 2 p.m. Cairo time, will introduce the emerging framework for a regional palliative care association for South-West Asia and North Africa (SWANA). This is an opportunity for colleagues working in all disciplines related to palliative care in the region, as well as health ministry officials, to contribute their perspectives and help shape the association’s future direction. Register here.
Abstract deadlines
- August 10, 2026 is the deadline to submit your abstract for the combined Asia Pacific Hospice Conference and Oceanic Palliative Care Conference taking place in April 2027 in Adelade, Australia. The theme is “Stronger Together: Humanity at the Heart of Palliative Care.”
- August 31, 2026 is the deadline to submit your abstract for a conference hosted by the Research Institute for Hospice/Palliative Care at the Catholic University of Korea. Taking place on October 30, 2026, the conference theme is “Futuristic Evolution in Palliative Care: Harmonizing Policy, Technology, and Equity.”
Also… Barry Ashpole’s monthly compilations of articles and reports about end-of-life care in prisons are freely available.
IAHPC Resources
Free for everyone
In October 2024, Pallinews ran an article worth repeating: “Palliative Care, Sepsis & Antimicrobial Resistance: Shared problems, shared solutions.”
Free for members
Pain management for patients with cancer or HIV is the focus of Module 7 of IAHPC’s Comprehensive Basic Pain Assessment and Management Course. Not yet a member? Join us!
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.