African delegates call for scaled up regional efforts in fight against cancer
China – Shanghai Daily
A conference on cancer in Africa was wrapped up on Wednesday with a call for scaling up regional efforts in the fight against cancer in general and cervical, breast and prostate cancer in particular.
Community care support for dementia patients, caregivers
Singapore – The Straits Times
Dr Allyn Hum (“Help dementia patients live – and die – with dignity”; July 5) and Dr Quek Koh Choon (“More advanced home care, support needed to tackle dementia”; July 8) raised important issues regarding better support for those with dementia and their caregivers.
Assisted death should be illegal
Canada – Penticton Western News
It was a spectacular Okanagan summer day. Perfect for an afternoon barbecue. Family had flown in from all over to join us. From places as far away as Australia.
Collaborative research leads to better patient care
Australia – The Record
Patient-focused research was recently celebrated at St John of God (SJOG) Murdoch Hospital for its contribution to ensuring high standards of safety and quality in health care at a research symposium.
Understanding Euthanasia & Its Moral Implications In Pakistan
Pakistan – News Tribe
Hippocrates once said, “I will give no deadly medicine to any one if asked, nor suggest any such counsel.” This very statement goes to show that euthanasia is a downright objectionable form of violence.
South Africa – News 24
In-patient palliative care will soon be a reality for the KwaDukuza community.
Covenant Health and National Partners launch Palliative Care Matters
ehospice Canada English
Lack of consistent, reliable access to high‐quality palliative care services is a serious concern for many Canadians.
Uncertain times for hospices present opportunities
ehospice UK
Eamonn O’Neal, chief executive of St Ann’s Hospice, reflects on what the changing healthcare landscape means for hospices.
Scholarship fund supports a palliative care nurse in Malawi
ehospice USA
Samuel, a palliative care nurse in Malawi was awarded a scholarship from Global Partners in Care/African Palliative Care Association in 2015. It’s impacted his life in a great way and now, he’s the one making an impact on the patients he cares for every day.
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