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Last month, Kenya hosted its 7th National Palliative Care Conference, highlighting the growing momentum in children’s palliative care. A powerful gathering focused on collaboration, shared learning, and advancing equitable care — here, ICPCN’s Research Manager Prof. Callie Daniels-Howell @callie_dh reflects on key insights from the event. 🔗 bit.ly/4uBorGq #ChildrensPalliativeCare #GlobalHealth #ICPCN

📣 Don't forget it's our March webinar is tomorrow: 'Chronic Illness and Family Distress'. Join us for an insightful discussion with expert speakers: 🎤 Jenny Hunt (Social Worker, Zimbabwe) 🎤 Dr. Daniela Arce Cabrera (Paediatric Oncologist, Mexico) 🗓 Thursday 19th March, 4.00pm UTC 🔗 Register now and save your spot: bit.ly/40cVWRG This is an important conversation for anyone in children’s palliative care — we hope to see you there! #ICPCN #ChildrensPalliativeCare #CPCWebinar

💚We’re excited to launch our newly upgraded Introduction to Children’s Palliative Care course 🎉 Designed to strengthen knowledge and understanding of children’s palliative care, our updated course supports health professionals, caregivers, and advocates to deliver compassionate, holistic care for children and their families. Created for reflection, not just completion, the course helps participants develop skills through self-awareness, compassion, and managing uncertainty — and it’s free to access. 👉 Find out more about the course: bit.ly/41bDGIF 👉 Visit our Education & Membership Hub: elearnicpcn.org #ChildrensPalliativeCare #GlobalHealth #eLearning #ICPCN

We are pleased to share this opportunity from EPEC-Pediatrics Europe. Healthcare professionals are invited to the Advanced Paediatric Pain & Palliative Care Workshop, taking place 17–20 May 2026 in Prague. Based on the internationally recognised EPEC (Education in Palliative & End-of-Life Care) curriculum, this intensive training offers an opportunity to gain practical knowledge and skills in paediatric palliative care. EPEC Level 2 and Level 3 workshops will also take place during the 7th Maruzza International Congress on Paediatric Palliative Care, 21–23 October 2026 in Rome. @MaruzzaCongress. Learn more: Prague workshop: nrv.org/en/epec-pediat… Rome congress: childrenpalliativecarecongress.org/congress-2026/

📣Don't forget to join us next week for our March webinar 'Chronic Illness and Family Distress'. Register your place below! Speakers: Jenny Hunt (Social Worker, Zimbabwe) Dr Daniela Arce Cabrera (Paediatric Oncologist, Mexico) 🕐Thursday 19th March, 4.00pm UTC 🔗Register now: bit.ly/40cVWRG #ICPCN #ChildrensPalliativeCare #CPCWebinar

🌍Giving children a voice in paediatric palliative care How can we better understand the quality of life of children living with life-limiting conditions? Research often excludes children as they are considered “too vulnerable” to participate. Professor Marie Friedel’s work highlights the importance of including children’s voices to better assess wellbeing and improve paediatric palliative care. 🔗 uni.lu/fstm-en/news/g… #ChildrensPalliativeCare #PalliativeCare #HealthResearch

💚More than 200 healthcare professionals, policy makers and community leaders, from across Lebanon, gathered in Beirut for the 2nd Paediatric and Neonatal Palliative Care Symposium, organised by the CHANCE Association. 🌍 ICPCN’s Chief Executive, Prof Julia Downing, delivered the keynote on global perspectives in children’s palliative care, highlighting the importance of collaboration, research and advocacy to improve care for children and families worldwide. 🔗 Learn more here: bit.ly/3P1dnSG #ChildrensPalliativeCare #PaediatricCare #HealthcareInnovation #CHANCEAssociation #ICPCN #GlobalHealth

Today our Chief Executive Julia Downing @julia_downing and Programme Manager Lizzie Chambers @LizzieChamb are attending the @palliakid General Assembly in Florence, hosted by Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Meyer IRCCS. Pictured: Sergi Navarro @sergipedpal from Hospital Sant Joan de Déu opening the meeting. palliativeprojects.eu/palliakid/ #ChildrensPalliativeCare #PALLIAKID #ICPCN

🌍 Did you know an estimated 21 million children worldwide need palliative care? ICPCN is a global organisation working to improve access to children’s palliative care. Through our Education and Membership Hub, you can become a member and access a range of free resources including e-learning, webinars and bespoke training designed to support professionals caring for children with life-limiting conditions. 🎓 Learn, connect and build your skills with our global community. 🔗 Explore the hub: elearnicpcn.org #ChildrensPalliativeCare #Collaboration #GlobalHealth #ICPCN #ELearning #education

🌍 International Women’s Day 🧡 Today we celebrate the women in healthcare around the world who are leading, advocating and providing compassionate care. At ICPCN, we thank the many women whose dedication continues to advance care for children with life-limiting conditions and their families. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #WomenInHealthcare #ChildrensPalliativeCare #ICPCN #GiveToGain

📢 Sharing on behalf of the Australia New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine (@ANZSPM): You’re invited to the 2026 Australia & New Zealand Palliative Medicine Conference in Launceston. With the theme “Creative Solutions: Thinking Outside the Square,” the biennial conference will bring together specialist and generalist practitioners providing palliative care across Australia and New Zealand. 🔗 Learn more and register: anzspm2026.org.au/registration/ #PalliativeCare #PalliativeMedicine #anzspm2026

📣Registration for our March webinar is now open! Join us on the 19th for 'Chronic Illness and Family Distress'. Speakers: Jenny Hunt (Social Worker, Zimbabwe) Dr Daniela Arce Cabrera (Paediatric Oncologist, Mexico) 🕐Thursday 19th March, 4.00pm UTC 🔗Register now: bit.ly/40cVWRG #ICPCN #ChildrensPalliativeCare #CPCWebinar

Our Education Manager, Alex Daniels, recently represented ICPCN at the Nursing Workshop during the 8th International Pakistan Oncology Conference 2026. The workshop held during the conference represented a valuable academic and professional development initiative for paediatric oncology nurses. Here we have some shared reflections. bit.ly/47o42uv #ChildrensPalliativeCare #PaediatricOncology #NursingEducation #GlobalHealth #ICPCN

📍 PSPOCON 2026 Conference Round-Up Our Education Manager, Alex Daniels, attended the 8th Conference of the Pakistan Society of Paediatric Oncology (PSPOCON 2026), where paediatric oncology and palliative care professionals gathered to strengthen practice and collaboration. Here we have some shared reflections on the pre-conference palliative care workshop and key highlights from the main programme. 👉 Read more here: icpcn.org/news/8th-confe… #PSPOCON2026 #PaediatricOncology #ChildrensPalliativeCare #ChildHealth #ICPCN

APCA is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Radical Innovations Challenge, launched with Global Treehouse, @CambridgeAfrica & @ICPCN Finalists are receiving mentorship and technical support to further develop their innovations More details here bit.ly/3ZLVZne

🌟Today marks the start of the 7th National Palliative Care Conference 2026 in Mombasa, hosted by the Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (@KEHPCA). We’re proud that ICPCN’s Research Manager, Dr Callie Daniels-Howell @callie_dh, is in attendance and kicked off this morning’s pre-conference workshops. Callie joined Dr Catherine Marete, Paediatrician, and Elizabeth Kabuthi, Child Life Specialist, to lead interactive “skills merry-go-round” sessions covering: • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management • Child life practices • Family-centred end-of-life care A fantastic start to what promises to be an inspiring and impactful conference. #ChildrensPalliativeCare #GlobalHealth #KEHPCA #KehpcaCares #pcconference2026

📢 Launch of the Standards for Paediatric Palliative Care in India We are delighted to share the launch of the new Standards for Paediatric Palliative Care in India, released by the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) @iapcsecretary — a significant step forward for children’s palliative care. This incredible undertaking reflects the strong commitment of collaborators and partners. We are proud that our Chief Executive, @julia_downing, served as an expert reviewer, and that Board Members Dr Gayatri Palat, Dr Spandana Rayala and Dr Michael McNeil played key roles in supporting the development of these standards. May this milestone inspire continued innovation, advocacy and commitment to the wellbeing of children and their families in India and around the world. 👉 Read more: icpcn.org/news/launch-of… #PaediatricPalliativeCare #ChildHealth #PalliativeCare #India #HealthEquity #ICPCN #PPCStandardsIndia