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Advancing Palliative Care Across Asia

By 2060, the region’s population will encounter an increasing burden of chronic diseases and over 1.2 billion will be over the age of 65. Many are dying today in pain and distress too. Lien Collab seeks to catalyse the adoption of palliative care services in Asia to alleviate the unnecessary suffering of millions.

SWIPE/SCROLL TO SPARK THE CHANGE

Care From All

Palliative care addresses not just the physical needs of a patient, but also emotional, spiritual and practical concerns. We collaborate with a diverse network of partners to holistically improve the quality of life for patients as well as their families.

Passing it Forward

We bring in volunteer palliative care experts to train local practitioners—transferring essential knowledge to help countries develop palliative care capacity that works for their culture and needs.

Access to Pain Medications

By improving access to effective and affordable pain relief opioids, particularly oral morphine, countries can better treat the suffering and symptoms caused by non-communicable diseases, such as cancer.

Connecting Clinicians and Communities

Through facilitating and supporting overseas attachments at established palliative care services in Asia, we nurture the next generation of palliative care advocates who can influence its growth in their countries and beyond.

Bringing Care to Communities

Since our founding in 2012, Lien Collab has helped spread palliative care across Asia.

10

Countries and Expanding

coverage over 10 countries and expanding

41

Union Territories

regional presences in 41 union territories across Asia

139

Institutions

equipped to offer palliative care services

> 450

Trainees

healthcare workers trained in palliative care

CONTACT

APHN Secretariat
c/o Division of Supportive & Palliative Care National Cancer Centre Singapore
30 Hospital Boulevard
Singapore 168583

+65 6235 5166

secretariat@aphn.org

Work

Advancing Palliative Care Across Asia

SWIPE/SCROLL TO SPARK THE CHANGE

Care From All

Passing it Forward

Access to Pain Medications

Connecting Clinicians and Communities

Bringing Care to Communities

10

41

139

> 450

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