Arunachal Pradesh launches 4-day Training on Palliative and elderly care for healthcare workers
Naharlagun: A four-day certificate training programme on the foundational aspects of palliative and geriatric care was inaugurated in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday, with participation from District nodal officers, medical practitioners, nursing staffers, and programme coordinators.
“The programme is being organised by the state government, in partnership with the state unit of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC), through the National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE) and the National Programme for Palliative Care (NPPC) under the National Health Mission (NHM), in partnership with the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC),” the Health Services Directorate informed in a release, news agency IANS reported.
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Palliative care is a specialised medical discipline that focuses on relieving symptoms, including pain and emotional distress associated with life-limiting illnesses such as cancer. The NPPC is committed to expanding access to such essential services across the state. Meanwhile, the NPHCE seeks to ensure healthy, dignified, and productive ageing for all individuals aged 60 and above.
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