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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!

New Africa Palliative Care Atlas: Services increased by 38% but still way below continent’s needs. Read the full article here ow.ly/ZkIb50XKhl8

Urgent need for palliative care for children and adolescents affected by HIV & AIDS in South Africa. Find more information here ow.ly/z53b50XKhw6

A Report on Integrated Pain and Palliative Care Model at Government Medical College, Gandhinagar. Find more information here ow.ly/oPmf50XKhcm

Exploring what’s important to people living with HIV towards the end of their lives: Report ow.ly/JxnI50XKeyZ

Reflections on the passing of an inspiring champion, mentor and friend to palliative care - Dr Anne Merriman ow.ly/3IOs50XKeuL

Universal Health Coverage 2025: Why UHC Is Essential for Expanding Palliative Care in Bangladesh. Find more information here ow.ly/Q4So50XKemX

Palliative Care Education in low-middle income country Humanitarian contexts – Survey. Find more information on how to participate here ow.ly/WhvM50XKe6L

For more than 1/4 the world’s population, access to health care remains an unaffordable dream. This #UHCDay, we’re holding leaders to account and reminding them to prioritize health as a foundation for #SustainableDevelopment Join the movement! Visit ow.ly/Nrp150XsMgB

Every year on 12 December, the world celebrates International UHC Day. This official UN-designated day aims to raise awareness of the need for strong, equitable, and resilient health systems and universal health coverage (UHC).

When people delay care due to unaffordable #HealthCosts, they risk longer-term or more serious illness. People are less productive, and demand for long-term care or welfare support goes up. On #UHCDay, leaders must guarantee the right to health for everyone!