July 3, 2025
A report from Chile & an introduction to the WHO guideline on controlled medicines
Palliative Care in Chile
Even high-income countries have gaps in care. A report by Dr. Alejandra Palma.
Guidance for Policymakers
An introduction to the WHO guideline on controlled medicines, by Professor Julia Downing, who co-chaired its development.
A Trans-Atlantic First
The 2025 International Seminar on Public Health Palliative Care Research, a report by Dr. Luc Deliens.
Plus
Certificates and cash prizes went to the top three: First place was won by L. Ganchimeg from the Amin Family Health Center, Khan-Uul District's 10th khoroo; second place by J. Monkhoo, from the Ninj Undarga Family Health Center, Khan-Uul District's 20th. Photo used with permission.
Patient Care Basics An IAHPC-ELNEC Palliative Care Basics Course for any healthcare professional caring for persons with palliative care needs begins July 31, 2025, and runs for six consecutive Thursdays. Free for members. See the modules, or register for the first module by Betty Ferrell. Not an IAHPC member? This is a great reason to join!
Successful Nursing Competition in Mongolia A competition held in May for the "Best Nurse in Palliative Care" tested nurses from primary health care institutions in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. It involved 627 nurses from 154 healthcare institutions in a three-stage test of knowledge. The 50 best scores from the first, online test were given 10 clinical cases to handle in an hour; the 10 highest-scoring nurses then competed in a hands-on test of nursing procedures.
Thank You to Our Donors IAHPC has immense gratitude for the donors in the first half of 2025 who supported our mission to end health-related suffering, especially in countries with the greatest need:
- Over $100,000: Anonymous and Santorini Investments, both from the USA.
- $50,000 to $99,000: A grant from the University of Edinburgh, UK; and the Pettus Foundation, USA.
- $100 to $500: Mary Callaway, Global Giving, Nadya Dimitrov, and Nancy Stevens all of the USA; as well as Elizabeth Hanson, Bermuda.
- $10 to $99: William Nevious and Robert Pozniakas of the USA; Sharon Russell, Canada; Angelica Massako Yamaguchi, Brazil; and Tebello Lepheane, Lesotho.
IAHPC Resources
Free for everyone
IAHPC's Global Directory of Educational Programs in Palliative Care, a searchable, continually updated list, currently comprising details about 304 programs around the world.
Free for members
Palliative Care in Neurological Conditions course comprises modules on: Alzheimer's, MS, ALS, Parkinson's, brain tumors, severe brain injury, and children with neurological conditions. Not a member? Sign up to access this course & much more.
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.