June 5, 2025
Pallinews: Advocacy report, tributes to Dr. Anne, & in the Zoom Room
Advocacy Report
Katherine Pettus on WHA news, including the release of new WHO guideline on controlled medicines.
Tributes to Dr. Anne
Medical missionary Anne Merriman made pain relief in palliative care her life's work in Uganda and beyond.
In the Zoom Room
Tips on giving a presentation—or speaking—in an online meeting.
Plus
The newly released Atlas of Palliative Care in the European Region 2025 reveals education gaps & inequitable access to essential palliative care medicines.
"Examining Systemic Failures and Workforce Erosion through the Palliative Care Lens" is the title of IAHPC's May 28 submission to the United Nations' Special Rapporteur on the right to health. The summary states, in part, that "Systemic failures are inflicting devastating moral distress on healthcare workers, especially in end-of-life care... Resilience alone is insufficient; we must dismantle systemic barriers through comprehensive training, clear guidelines, and robust labor protections."
Pest alert! A bug recently found in the IAHPC Directory of Palliative Care Institutions and Organizations blocked the posting of new listings. It has been fixed. If your institution filled out a form to add its listing in the past six months, please check to see if it is one of the current 2,178 listings. If not, please repeat the process. IAHPC regrets any inconvenience that this may have caused.
IAHPC Resources
Free for everyone
IAHPC Book Reviews Archive IAHPC has a long history of reviewing books related to palliative care. Browse the archive for insightful, meaningful reviews from the past few decades up to the present.
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IAHPC Scholarship Program Keep an eye on your inbox for any future communications (free of charge to anyone who signs up) regarding scholarship opportunities to attend upcoming national conferences. Is your national association planning a conference? Tell 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.