WHPCA

The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance (WHPCA) is excited to announce the theme for the year 2026! The theme is: Pain Management: An essential part of palliative care. NB: We will inform you as soon as the official logo is ready.

Palliative Care in Lebanon Amid War and Displacement ow.ly/tzZf50YQX5J

What I Wish I Knew About Hospice Sooner ow.ly/sqNP50YQWHO

Compassionate Communities in Action : Global Stories of Care, Loss and Connection. The book does cover some of the well-known examples, and includes also new areas, people who wouldn’t recognise the contribution to the field. Find more information here ow.ly/7bjr50YIPc7

Palliative Care in Hungary and Romania. Gain insight into how the distinctive spiritual identities and rich cultural heritage of Hungary and Romania have shaped attitudes towards life, death and caregiving. Find more information here: ow.ly/Eh8650YFIjx

Talking About Death: The Depth of the Meaning of Life. Talking about death is uncomfortable. Why so? ow.ly/ywjf50YFHWz

What Gets in the Way of End-of-Life Care Discussions? Studies show the majority of patients are open and willing to have conversations about end-of-life care, yet many report that the topic was not brought up early enough. Find more information here ow.ly/auWr50YFHES

End-of-Life Care for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Care Facilities ow.ly/7FSQ50YBHfU

Staying home at the end of life: what palliative care really means ow.ly/2z8Y50YAzVe

The open-access version of Palliative care integration in primary health care across the life course: a global health imperative is now available online. The WHPCA ED Dr Stephen Connor, is one of the co-authors. Use this link to download a copy ow.ly/ah1250YxZKm

A ‘good death’ has a price – and a new study shows not everyone in palliative care can afford it. ow.ly/K79n50YsK7M

Reflections and Recognitions of Palliative Care Nurse-led Initiatives in Lebanon ow.ly/hp8u50YcbQR

Why Primary Care Is Central to Better End-of-Life Care ow.ly/OrR250Ycb0n

WHPCA is back in Geneva for the executive board meeting, the body that sets the agenda for the World Health Assembly in May. WHPCA has signed on to several constituency statements and delivered four individual statements on NCDs, Mental Health, TB, and UHC.

Palliative care for cancer patients is specialised medical care focused on relieving symptoms, pain, and stress at any stage of a serious illness, aimed at improving quality of life for both patients and families.

The World Cancer Day campaign 2026 “United places people at the centre of care and explores new ways of making a difference, raising awareness to taking action.

World Cancer Day is an international day marked on 4 February to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment.

Call for Suggestions for 2026 World Hospice and Palliative Care Day Theme. Find more information on how to participate here ow.ly/J2vo50Y7vY8

End-of-Life Care among the Pende: A Plea for Integration of Traditional Medicine and Biomedicine ow.ly/AIhL50XX8Ck

Season's Greetings!