A lack of training and awareness of palliative care are major barriers to the provision of palliative care in Bangladesh. We celebrate World Hospice and Palliative Care Day on October 14 this year, to support palliative care around the world. In addition to relieving physical and emotional suffering, palliative care can reduce the financial suffering which often accompanies illness in this country. Interested readers are invited to join the Palliative Care Society of Bangladesh and the Centre for Palliative Care, as we celebrate World Hospice and Palliative Care Day on Saturday, October 14. Dr Megan Doherty is Pediatric Palliative Care Consultant, Children’s Palliative Care Initiative in Bangladesh.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 13, 2017 11:26 UTC