A Look at the India CTC 7 and National Alumni Meet
From 25–28 August 2025, the 7th Foundation Course of the Cancer Treatment Centre (CTC) Training Programme (India) and the first-ever National CTC Alumni Meet took place at Taj Vivanta Dwarka, New Delhi. The four-day event brought together healthcare professionals, educators, and alumni dedicated to advancing palliative care across India.
Expanding Access to Palliative & Hospice Care in Philippines
The initiative marks a major step toward making palliative and hospice care a right for all Filipinos, not a privilege for a few.
Journey of a Lone Palliative Physician in Bhutan
January 2019, during the 2nd Module of Palliative Care Training, standing behind Prof. Cynthia, I found hope for my father who had just been diagnosed with advanced gastric cancer.
In Just One Decade: Bhutan’s path from no palliative care to a national policy
Bhutan had no palliative care until 2016, when two nurse-lecturers trained in Kerala, India, and returned to advocate for its development. Awareness grew through a 2017 workshop in Thimphu, and in 2018, JDWNRH launched the country’s first home-based palliative care service for patients with advanced cancer.
Building Palliative Care from the Ground Up in Timor-Leste
Family members and palliative care providers visiting a patient at home in Timor-Leste, where care is deeply rooted in community and kinship.
Expanding the Reach of Compassionate Care: APHN-Lien Collaborative Palliative Care Training Module 4 in Timor Leste
There was also a significant breakthrough in engagement with the World Health Organization. While support is still developing, early conversations with regional WHO Representative, Dr Vinay and Dr Arvinc, opened the door for future collaboration and policy advocacy.
Psychosocial Care for Advanced Illness Patients Bootcamp in China
The Guiyuan-APHN launched a Psychosocial Care Training Program from September 2023 to June 2024, engaging 16 social workers and physicians. The program aimed to strengthen their skills in providing compassionate care for patients with advanced illnesses.
Enhancing Palliative Care in Philippines through APHN-liencollab Training Program
The APHN-Lien Collaborative Palliative Care Training in Manila (September 25–28, 2024) marked a significant step in strengthening palliative care in the Philippines. Bringing together 200 healthcare professionals and advocates, the program fostered collaboration between international faculty and local experts, advancing both specialist and foundational training.
Learning and Perspectives on Palliative Care in Bhutan
As a faculty member of the Lien Collaborative for Palliative Care Program, Dr Hideyuki Kashiwagi(Faculty Member, Lien Collaborative for Palliative Care Bhutan) participated in Module 4 of the Bhutan training, gaining valuable insights as a palliative care specialist and highlighting three key takeaways from the experience.
The Lien Collaborative Story of India
“Every village healer, every nurse who joins us—they’re the true heroes,” says project lead Anika Mehta. “We’re just lighting the torch they carry forward.”