To view a comprehensive compilation of WHPCD events in India, visit: https://www.palliativecare.in/world-hospice-and-palliative-care-day-celebrations-2023/

A Live Concert by Shubha Mudgal

Date: 03/10/2023
Modality: In-Person
Organised by: CanSupport
Event Website: https://cansupport.org/
Event Description:
CanSupport is celebrating World Hospice & Palliative Care Day 2023 by holding a live concert by Padma Shri awardee - Shubha Mudgal on October 3, from 6 pm to 8 pm at Baha’I House of Worship (Auditorium – Information Centre), Lotus Temple.

The concert aims to bring the community together to align with the WHPCD theme this year - Compassionate Communities: Together for Palliative Care.

WHPCD 2023

Date: 13/10/2023-14/10/2023
Modality: Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual)
Organised by: AIIMS Deoghar (State-Jharkhand)
Event Website: https://forms.gle/v8G1jjgxSTpxHtRr9
Event Description:
Hybrid event: Pre-event sensitization on 13th October (online)
14th October: Medley of offline events!

Webinar Rawatan Paliatif: Nyaman di Dalam dan di Luar Rumah Sakit (Palliative Care Webinar: Extending Compassionate Care through Palliative Care at Home)

Date: 21/10/2023
Modality: Virtual
Organised by: Bunda Medika Health System and Yayasan Kanker Indonesia
Event Website: https://bunda.co.id/rumah-sakit-kami/webinar-paliatif/
Event Description:
A webinar to educate general public, patients, their family members, and health care professionals regarding palliative care, particularly demystifying the common misperceptions and to introduce the concept of home-based palliative care and community-based palliative care.

Hospice Palliative Care Week 2023

Date: 08/10/2023-14/10/23
Modality: Virtual
Organised by: Hospice Palliative Care Japan
Event Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrV4Ltx5nIARleekPyyyqbw/videos
Event Description:
From 8 to 14 days of October 2023, we have established the special week as "Hospice Palliative Care Week". Hospice Palliative Care Units, Palliative Care Teams, and Home Care Services will create videos showcasing the care they provide, seminars, panel displays, mini concerts, etc. We post the videos to Hospice Palliative Care Week Channel on YouTube for all to view.

Morning Walk Program

Date: 10/07/2023
Modality: In-Person
Organised by: APHC & KSHPC
Event Website: http://aphc2023.kr/mwalk.php
Event Description:
In honor of World Hospice & Palliative Care Day (WHPCD), a morning walk program is arranged. Together with a cup of coffee, we stroll through Incheon Songdo Central Park to commemorate the day and form a network. Participants will freely walk along the circulation according to the guidance, and the detailed course is as follows. It is a schedule to take WHPCD commemorative photos together at Songdo Hanok Village and return to Songdo Convensia. Commemorate WHPCD and enjoy some fresh morning air and networking with participants.

World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD) 2023 - Malaysia

Date: 14/10/2023 
Modality: In-Person
Organised by: Malaysian Hospice and Palliative Care Council (MHPCC)
Event Website: https://www.malaysianhospicecouncil.com/post/world-hospice-and-palliative-care-day-whpcd-2023
Event Description:
We are excited to inform you that we are going to have an event in conjunction with World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2023. The details are as follows:

Date: 14/10/23 (Saturday)
Time: 8 am - 12.30 pm
Venue: Auditorium, Hospital Pakar Kanak-Kanak (HPKK) UKM, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.

There will be a forum related to this year's theme "Compassionate Communities: Together for Palliative Care". There will also be booths and exhibitions from palliative care providers and hospices from around the country. You are invited to attend, either as individuals or as a group representing organisations.

This year's event also coincides with the 25-year anniversary of our organisations, the Malaysian Hospice and Palliative Care Council (MHPCC)

Please fill up the following forms to RSVP:
For organisations: https://forms.gle/ATTF4iW3D7oWBPU4A
For individuals: https://forms.gle/5BVh59R6rNw61Atb8

Let's support #palliativecare and #hospices in Malaysia. We look forward to seeing you there.

Mongolian Palliative Care Society want to celebrate WHPCD with two activities: 

1. We want organize a palliative nursing course for 10 days ( 2 hours every day from 6 pm. till 8 p.m. ) for nurses in September 25- October 6. 
2. We want meet in central Chingis Khan square of Ulanbaatar at 10 a.m. in September 30 and work together to the park . We want to celebrate WHPCD in the park with singing, dancing, playing, doing photo, reporting our one year activities and giving award to the best palliative care workers. We will send photo of events after celebrating WHPCD. September is not so cold in Ulaanbaatar for this reason we choose this day. October stay more cold, even can be snow and celebrating outside is not comfortable for us. 

5th Annual Convention Surpassing the Odds in Philippine Palliative Care: PARTNERSHIP, ALTRUISM, VOLUNTEERISM

Date: 03/11/2023- 25/11/2023
Modality: Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual)
Organised by: Philippine Society of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Event Website: https://www.facebook.com/PSHPMOfficial
Event Description:
The Philippine Society of Hospice and Palliative Medicine would like to invite all healthcare professionals to join its 5th Annual Convention.

Join us face to face as we surpass the odds in Philippine Palliative Care together.

November 3, 2023 : Century Park Hotel, Manila
November 4, 2023 : Virtual (Webinar)
November 5, 2023 : Virtual (Video on demand)

Register now by scanning the QR Code above.

Davao Regional Medical Center Hospice Day Celebration

Date: 11/10/2023
Modality: In-Person
Organised by: Davao Regional Medical Center
Event Website: https://drmc.doh.gov.ph/
Event Description:
A lecture on aspects of pain, and end of life care.

Care Continuum: Chronic Illness and Supportive Care

Date: 14/10/2023
Modality: In-Person
Organised by: Silliman University Medical Center
Event Website: https://www.facebook.com/SUMCFI
Event Description:
A symposium covering care the patients with chronic kidney and respiratory diseases focusing on the role of the primary care care doctor with emphasis on the role of the primary care physician providing basic palliative care. This will also involve looking in the role of the nurse in the provision of palliative care in the homehealth setting.

ELNEC Geriatric Course

Date: 27/10/2023-28/10/23
Modality: In-Person
Organised by: The Ruth Foundation for Palliative and Hospice Care, Inc.
Event Website: https://go.ruth.ph/elnec-geria-reg
Event Description:
The Ruth Foundation for Palliative and Hospice Care, Inc. is offering this two-day End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) training which is designed to cater to the specific educational needs of nurses involved in the care of geriatric patients and their families, whether these individuals reside at home or receive care within community-based settings. This is an internationally offered course, developed jointly by the City of Hope Medical Center and the American Association of the Colleges of Nursing. The training program is notable for its specialized modules focusing on geriatric palliative care. These modules go in-depth into the physiological, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs of older adults with chronic conditions, all approached from a person-centered perspective.

The course will tackle the following topics:

Module 1: Principles of Palliative Care
Module 2: Geriatric Palliative Care
Module 3: Syndromes & Symptoms
Module 4: Pain Assessment & Management
Module 5: Cultural & Spiritual Considerations
Module 6: Ethics & Goals of Care
Module 7: Communication
Module 8: Loss, Grief, & Bereavement
Module 9: Final Days

Lay Forum for Palliative care patients and their families

Date: 14/10/2023
Modality: In-Person
Organised by: Southern Philippines Medical Center-Section of Supportive Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Event Website: https://ww.pshpm.org/
Event Description:
To commemorate World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, we have organized a lay forum for patients and their families. We encourage you to participate whether through attending the event, volunteering, or simply spreading the word about the significance of hospice and palliative care in your community.

“Live Well. Leave Well” Festival

Date: 13/10/2023-22/10/2023
Modality: In-Person
Organised by: Singapore Hospice Council
Event Website: https://singaporehospice.org.sg/lwlw/
Event Description:
Join us at the 10-day festival from 13 to 22 October and discover what living before leaving means to you!
Delve into a diverse array of programmes specially curated to empower you with knowledge and insights. With workshops and talks that cover a comprehensive spectrum of palliative care, resources, and service providers, it's your one-stop destination for everything you need to know about this crucial aspect of life.
Bring along your loved ones and deepen connections through interactive exhibits, exciting programmes and informative workshops.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF VIETNAM PALLIATIVE HEALTH CARE SOCIETY – COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES: TOGETHER FOR PALLIATIVE CARE

Date: 14/10/2023
Modality:Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual)
Organised by: VIETNAM PALLIATIVE HEALTH CARE SOCIETY
Event Website: https://fb.me/e/1h2dWgANi
Event Description:
The VPHCS hosts its annual scientific conference to celebrate WHPCD 2023 to raise awareness and celebrate the efforts of the communities in providing palliative care for patients and families with life-limiting conditions.

We invite healthcare workers, lay people and representatives of NGO providing intersectional care for patients to celebrate and share their journeys.