Strengthening Palliative Care Practices in Lao PDR: A Report on Recent Workshops and Training
The project initially focused on major hospitals and the national cancer center in Vientiane, the capital city of Laos. The second-year plan aims to extend palliative care knowledge and services nationwide.
Personal reflection on Third Train the Trainers Workshop on Palliative Care
The workshop for palliative care training in Bhutan was facilitated by a team of three doctors and one nurse from the National Cancer Centre Singapore, a senior nurse palliative care practitioner from India and observed by the Executive Director of the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network (APHN).
Palliative Care Training of Trainers Workshop for Healthcare Professionals in Bhutan
A team from the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network (APHN) in collaboration with the Home Palliative Care unit at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) successfully completed a 5-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop on palliative care in Thimphu from 6-10 May 2024.
Reflections from CTC 6 Foundation Course
At the 6th Cancer Treatment Centre (CTC) Foundation Course, participants embarked on a transformative journey guided by the luminaries of palliative care. Through engaging sessions and collaborative learning, attendees delved into the intricacies of pain management, communication skills, leadership and ethical dilemmas.
Faculty Reflection: APHN-Lien Collaborative Training in Sarawak
I was first involved in the APHN-Lien Collaborative for Palliative Care in Sarawak, as part of the APHN Team on a scoping visit to Kuching, in August 2022.
From Training to Transformation: Palliative Care Development in Sri Lanka
In 2014, we began collaborating with Sri Lanka’s National Cancer Institute and its National Cancer Control Programme to launch an in-country training programme. Since then, we have successfully completed our Train-the-Trainers programme, training over 50 institutions and more than 100 participants.
Participants Reflection: APHN-Lien Collaborative Training in Sarawak
Reflections by Dr Sii Kia Miang, KK Asajaya, Malaysia & Dr Adam, Klinik Kesihatan Song Malaysia.
APHN-Lien Collaborative: Empowering Palliative Care in Timor Leste through Strategic Partnerships and Training
In 2023, APHN formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Health, marking a pivotal step in delivering comprehensive Palliative Care training in Timor Leste.
New Trailer for The Lien Collaborative Story: India
Join us in taking a closer look at The Lien Collaborative’s remarkable journey in India as we unveil our latest trailer on palliative care. Witness the profound impact of our initiatives and the stories of resilience that continue to inspire change.
Update by Palliative Care Team, Teaching Hospital Karapitiya,Sri Lanka
President Maithripala Sirisena has approved the release of LKR 10 million (USD$ 54,253) from the President’s Fund for Palliative Care Team of the Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya, to set up a palliative care centre.
