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Indonesia
National Scientific Seminar and Webinar WORLD HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE DAY 2026 Pain Management: An Essential Part of Palliative Care
When: 24/10/2026
Modality: Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual)
Hosted by: Indonesian Association of Palliative Physicians
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National Scientific Seminar and Webinar
WORLD HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE DAY 2026
Pain Management: An Essential Part of Palliative Care
We invite doctors and healthcare professionals to participate in and attend the National Scientific Seminar and Webinar with the subtheme Emphasizing the holistic treatment of pain-covering physical, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions in patiens facing serious and limiting illneses
To deepen knowledge and broaden understanding of the holistic, appropriate, and comprehensive management of pain and non-pain symptoms in palliative care that is centered on patients and their families, prioritizes quality of life, and is carried out through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Featuring 13 speakers from various fields of expertise, covering a range of fascinating topics
📚 Highlight Session:
1. Freedom from pain is a basic human right. Pain is treatable and manageable
2. How nutrition support pain management
3. Pain Management in Palliative Care
4. Is Anemia in Palliative Care matter ?
5. Cancer Treatment is an essential modality to relieve pain
6. Management of bone complication and gastrointestinal side effect in pain management
7. Resilience in patients with a serious and life limiting illness
Philippines
Pagbigay MalaS.A.K.I.T. - Suriin, Alamin, Kalingain, Ibsan, Tugunan
When: 12/10/2026-16/10/2026
Modality: In-Person
Hosted by: Ospital ng Makati - Section of Supportive, Hospice and Palliative Medicine
In celebration of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2026, the Section of Hospice and Palliative Care of Ospital ng Makati will hold a week-long series of activities under the local campaign title “Pagbigay MalaS.A.K.I.T. – Suriin, Alamin, Kalingain, Ibsan, Tugunan.”
Aligned with this year’s theme, “Pain Management: An Essential Part of Palliative Care,” the activities aim to promote better understanding of pain and its physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions, while encouraging compassionate and holistic approaches to care.
From October 12–16, 2026, short lay fora will be conducted at the Ambulatory Care Medicine area to engage patients, families, and members of the community through accessible discussions on pain, common misconceptions about pain management, and the role of palliative care in improving quality of life.
The week will also feature a Basic Pain Management Workshop on October 12, 2026, aimed at strengthening knowledge and awareness of appropriate pain assessment and management among healthcare providers.
Through education, dialogue, and community participation, the initiative hopes to reinforce the message that pain should be recognized, understood, and appropriately addressed, and that palliative care has an important role throughout the course of serious illness.
India
Run and Ride for Dignity
When: 10/10/2026
Modality: In-Person
Hosted by: Manipal Hospice and Respite Centre
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Run & Ride for Dignity 2026 is a coastal endurance and public awareness rally taking place across Karnataka's Konkan corridor on the occasion of World Hospice & Palliative Care Day. Designed as a non-competitive, high-visibility awareness drive, the event brings together cyclists and runners to advocate for dignified, accessible end-of-life care and compassionate symptom management. The journey is structured not merely to cover distance, but to carry a regional public message directly along primary transit corridors: celebrating life, breaking taboos around hospice care, and highlighting the vital necessity of comfort and dignity for patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses.
Event Format & Route
Date: 10 October 2026
Flag-off Time: 5:15 AM IST
Activity: Inter-city Cyclathon & Run
Start Point: Corporation Circle, near Lalbagh, Mangalore
End Point: Manipal Hospice and Respite Centre, Manipal
Route Corridor: An approximately 65 km inter-district course along National Highway 66 (NH 66), connecting coastal hubs via Mangalore --> Surathkal --> Padubidri -->Udupi --> Manipal.
Cause & Advocacy Focus: Aligned with global observances for World Hospice & Palliative Care Day, the rally serves as an active community engagement platform to:
- Raise grassroots literacy on hospice services and the philosophy of palliative care
- Foster solidarity among youth, active-living communities, and healthcare advocates
- Normalize compassionate conversation around end-of-life support and equitable palliative access.
India
World Hospice And Palliative Care Day 2026
When: 10/10/2026
Modality: In-Person
Hosted by: Amrit Dhara Palliative Care Trust
This event is jointly organised by Odisha state chapter of IAPC , Amrit Dhara Palliative Care and Apollo hospital .
Panel discussion : on the topic “Pain management -Patient centred strategies “
Panelists include health administrator, pain physician , oncologist , nurse , care giver , media person .
There will a Pain Report presentation from Amrit Dhara Palliative Care Trust
Felicitation to pain physician & quiz for nurses and pharmacists
India
World Hospice And Palliative Care Day 2026
When: 10/10/2026
Modality: In-Person
Hosted by: Amrit Dhara Palliative Care Trust
This event is jointly organised by Odisha state chapter of IAPC , Amrit Dhara Palliative Care and Apollo hospital .
Panel discussion : on the topic “Pain management -Patient centred strategies “
Panelists include health administrator, pain physician , oncologist , nurse , care giver , media person .
There will a Pain Report presentation from Amrit Dhara Palliative Care Trust
Felicitation to pain physician & quiz for nurses and pharmacists
Philippines
Lay Forum: Total Pain Management and Good Nutrition: Essential Part of Supportive and Palliative Care
When: 10/10/2026
Modality: In-Person
Hosted by: The Medical City Section of Supportive Oncology & Palliative Care, Augusto P. Sarmiento Cancer Institute
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Lay Forum: Total Pain Management and Good Nutrition: Essential Part of Supportive and Palliative Care. Attendees will mostly be members of The Medical City Breast Cancer Support Group (EMBreaCE) but everyone is welcome. No registration fee.
Indonesia
Holistic Approach to Palliative Care
When: 9/10/2026-11/10/2026
Modality: In-Person
Hosted by: Tzu Chi Hospital - Indonesia
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Enrich your perspective and strengthen your competence in delivering care that goes beyond treating disease. Learn to focus on comfort, dignity, quality of life, and the needs of both patients and their families.
What You'll Explore:
• Palliative approaches for pediatric and adult patients
• Pain management and palliative therapy
• Psychological support for patients and families
• Nutrition in palliative care
• The role of nurses in palliative care
Vietnam
Gala & Talk Show: Pain Management, an Essential Part of Palliative Care
When: 10/10/2026
Modality: Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual)
Hosted by: Spring Hospice Center
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Pain goes beyond the physical. Palliative care aims to identify and relieve physical, psychological, social, and spiritual pain, in order to improve the quality of life for patients and their families.
LISTENING TO:
- Psychosocial workers
- Healthcare professionals: doctors and nurses
- Insights from a volunteer support group
- The experiences and concerns of patients and families
Philippines
Touch, Teach, Relieve: Exploring Holistic Approaches to Pain Relief in Older Adults
When: 14/10/2026
Modality: In-Person
Hosted by: Eastern Visayas Medical Center Department of Family and Community Medicine Section of Supportive Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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In celebration of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2026, the Eastern Visayas Medical Center (EVMC) – Department of Family and Community Medicine, Section of Supportive Hospice and Palliative Medicine, successfully conducted “𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙘𝙝, 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝, 𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚: 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙋𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙛 𝙞𝙣 𝙊𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝘼𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨” on October 14, 2026, at Pope Francis Complex Center for the Poor (PFCCP), Archbishop's Residence, Brgy. Arado, Palo, Leyte.
Our team shared meaningful moments with our beloved lolas and lolos through:
- An interactive lecture on non-pharmacological pain management
- Healing acupuncture, moxibustion, and ventosa sessions tailored for older adults
India
PALLIORA 2026
When: 29/10/2026-1/11/26
Modality: In-Person
Hosted by: IQRAA THANAL PALLIATIVE CARE
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Palliora is a public awareness exhibition that builds a deeper understanding of palliative care and its role in ensuring symptom management, dignity , comfort and quality of life for people living with serious and life limiting illnesses.
The exhibition brings healthcare professionals , patients , caregivers, volunteers, institutions and the public onto one common platform to explore the physical, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions of palliative care.
By supporting Palliora, organizations and individuals associate themselves with a cause that places compassion, dignity and quality of life at the heart of health care, and help create awareness , encourage community participation and strengthen a culture of compassionate care.
Philippines
Bayanihan sa Ginhawa: Carrying the Burden of Pain Together
When: 24/10/2026
Modality: Virtual
Hosted by: National Hospice and Palliative Care Council of the Philippines
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In celebration of World Hospice Day 2026, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Council of the Philippines presents "Bayanihan sa Ginhawa: Carrying the Burden of Pain Together." The term Bayanihan refers to the deeply rooted Filipino spirit of communal unity, cooperation, and working together to achieve a shared goal—traditionally visualized as neighbors helping a family relocate their entire house. Linked here with ginhawa(relief, ease, or well-being), the title reflects a collective approach to easing suffering.
This multidisciplinary webinar explores comprehensive palliative and pain management through a distinctly Filipino lens, combining traditional community values with clinical expertise. Sessions will cover critical topics ranging from dispelling opioid myths in homes and hospitals and building whole-of-community care networks, to equipping families and barangay health workers with home-care skills. The program also addresses the profound dimensions of healing by examining spiritual pain and the implications of social pain in patient care. Designed for healthcare professionals, palliative care advocates, and community caregivers, this event aims to strengthen our collective village of support for patients and families.
Philippines
Beyond Cure: Understanding the Role of Palliative Care
When: 6/10/2026
Modality: Virtual
Hosted by: Valenzuela Medical Center Department of Family and Community Medicine - Palliative, Supportive, and Hospice Care Unit
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"Beyond Cure: Understanding the Role of Palliative Care" is a webinar organized by the Department of Family and Community Medicine – Palliative, Supportive, and Hospice Care Unit of Valenzuela Medical Center, dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of palliative care within the institution.
The webinar aims to highlight what palliative care truly means, why it matters for patients living with life-limiting illnesses, and how we can help improve their quality of life through compassionate, holistic care. More importantly, it seeks to inspire everyone to become an advocate for palliative care.
India
Community Awareness on Palliative Care
When: 10/10/2026
Modality: In-Person
Hosted by: Department of Palliative Medicine, Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati, India
The Department of Palliative Medicine, Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute has organized a "Community Awareness on Palliative Care" programme for community members on 10 October 2026 in village Barmura, Rangia in association with Pragjyoti Sangha, Barmura (Khanapara), Rangia on the occasion of WHPCD 2026. The programme is aimed at encouraging the villagers of the Barmura, Rangia area to take up volunteerism for helping cancer patients in their locality.
In addition, encouraged by the success of the "Model Village of Palliative Care, Mayong," the Department is going to extend the programme by establishing a new "Model Village of Palliative Care" at Barmura (Khanapara), Rangia. The community group Pragjyoti Sangha has come forward to execute the project in and around Rangia. The project is proposed to be launched on the same day, in conjunction with the WHPCD 2026 celebration.
Macau
2026 World Hospice and Palliative Care Day Forum
When: 11/10/2026
Modality: Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual)
Hosted by: Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau
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This year’s theme re-emphasises that in palliative and hospice care, pain management is not merely symptom control, but a core component of holistic care. For patients with serious illness, suffering rarely stems from a single source; instead, it manifests as **Total Pain**, an interwoven experience across physical, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions. Effective pain management therefore must adopt the perspective of whole-person assessment and integrated care. Only by understanding and addressing the multifaceted suffering of patients and their families throughout the illness journey can we truly uphold their quality of life and dignity.
This year in Macau, the Palliative and Hospice Care Day Conference is jointly organised by Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau and Kiang Wu Hospital. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the two institutions have hosted this event together.
