Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Our condolences....







We, the volunteers of DNipCare, would like to express our heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Mr. Gopal of Maujpur on 15th October 2012 in his native place in Bihar. We are grateful to all those volunteers like Mr. Abubakar, Mrs. Seema Prasad, Miss Caroline Arthur etc for their ardent support for Mr. Gopal in providing Palliative Home care when he was at home in Maujpur, Delhi and also when he was admitted in Delhi State Cancer Institute, Dilshad Garden. 



with regards, 
kv hamza, General Secretary, DNipCare 
www.dnipcare.org 
9891008356

Condolences....






We, the volunteers of DNipCare, would like to express our heart felt condolences on the sad demise of Mr. Harish Chandra Bagga, of Shalimar Bagh at 1 PM on 22nd October 2012.  We are grateful to all those volunteers like Mr. Basheer, Dr. Felice Faizal, Mrs. Seema Prasad, Mr. Hariz, Mr. Mohammed etc for their ardent support for Mr. Bagga in providing Palliative Home care when he was in dire need for the same.

with regards,

kv hamza,
General Secretary, DNipCare
www.dnipcare.org
9891008356

Saturday, October 20, 2012

...Making a DIFFERENCE


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...Making a DIFFERENCE


"All of us have to die,” he says. “Only 15 per cent die suddenly.  The rest 85 per cent have to tackle pain, debility or chronic illness.  The medical establishment is not equipped to address the issues which are not merely physical.  After the age of 65, most live with illness or dementia.  It is important to build a system to look after these people for our own sake, for we are candidates for this situation down the line.” Suresh Kumar, an Ashoka Fellow, believes making palliative care a universal issue has touched a chord with people.  “What a doctor or a nurse can do is limited.  It is everybody’s business. Terminal illnesses can strike the very old and the young.  One can make a difference by simply sitting and talking to the patient"

The HINDU with Suresh Kumar in METRO PLUS of 20th October 2012:

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Sunday, October 14, 2012

DNipCare_World Hospice & Palliative Care Celebrations 2012 in New Delhi







































DNipCare (Delhites’ National Initiative in Palliative Care ), celebrated of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2012 on 13th October in M.P’s Club, North Avenue, Delhi.  

The program started with a Colloquium on “Community Social Service in Palliation” & “Social Work, a worthwhile career option” conducted by Members of Faculty of Social Work Department of Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi comprising Dr. Sigamani, Dr. Habeebul Rahman VM, Mr. Mohammed Uzair and Miss. Seema.

The program was attended not only by the students for whom it was mainly meant, but people including veterans from Delhi enthusiastically.

Followed with was the Candle Light memorial for the departed souls of the Palliative family under DNipCare.  Candles were lighted by the volunteers in memory of those 18 patients for whom they cared, but left for their heavenly abode during the period after the last World Palliative Care Day celebrations. 

Mr. A.T. Sainudin, President DNipCare welcomed the august audience comprising dignitaries, patients, volunteers, doctors and people from all walks of life and elucidated about the mission of Palliative home care being rendered by the organization for long term, bedridden, terminally ill patients including cancer patients in and around Delhi. 

Mr. T.K.A. Nair, Advisor to Prime Minister inaugurated the program and explained how he keeps the concepts of the much required palliation for the suffering patients close to his heart.  He also released the flyers of eHospice, the website and international platform for all Palliative Care initiatives to share their news, views and intelligence on palliative and end of life care.    

Dr. S. Jamestin, Director (HR), ONGC thanked the organization for initiating this mission for the debilitating patients around.  He has also promised to be associated with the mission wholeheartedly. 

Dr. R.K. Grover, Director & CEO, Delhi State Cancer Institute emphasized the necessity of focusing more on prevention and curative protocols along with Palliative home care.  He fondly remembered the long association of DNipCare with Delhi State Cancer Institute for rendering Palliation for their patients at home. 

Dr. S. Nagesh, Head of Department, Community Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College raised the need of more community participation for palliation, which is presently lacking in Delhi to a large extend. 

Mrs. Elizabeth Antony, President, Navoothan Charitable Trust detailed the hospital care being provided by them in association with DNipCare. 
Mr. M.K. Sharma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Law, Prof. Omcherry NN Pillai, faculty of Bharativy Vidya Bhawan, and Mr. Madhavan Nair, Trustee, Shreekrishna Medical Trust felicitated the program.  A session for all the patients and the volunteers was held by a team of doctors comprising Dr. Rajni Mutneja, Oncologist, Dr. DP Singh, Palliative doctor and Dr. S. Nagesh to clear their doubts and apprehensions about different long term, terminal diseases and the possible remedial measures.

Finally the audience was enthralled by the lively cultural program conducted by the volunteers, children and family members of patients. 

The Annual General Body meeting of the DNipCare was also held after the celebrations and the following officer bearers and Executive Committee members have been elected:

President:                  Mr. A.T. Sainudin
Vice Presidents:       Mr. K.K. Basheer
                                    Mr. Abdul Khalik PP
General Secretary    Mr. K.V. Hamza
Secretaries               Mr. Suresh Thaliyaril
                                   Advocate Haris Beeran
Treasurer                  Mr. Cyriac Antony   
Internal Auditor         Mr. C Antony Baby
Executive Members Dr. MM Kunju
                                    Mr. K.C. Unni Krishnan
                                    Mr. P.N.P. Haris
                                    Ms. Sumitha Chalil
                                    Dr. Habeebul Rahman VM
                                    Mr. Madhu Nair
                                    Mr. Aboobakar
                                    Mr. C. Haridasan  &
                                    Mr. Saleel Chembayil

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

DNipCare participation in NDTV Debate on Euthanasia

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Euthanasia: Mercy killing or murder?


Here is the link for NDTV Debate on Euthanasia : Mercy killing or Murder?   DNipCare also participated in it,  telecast of which was on 07th October 2012.


























Saturday, October 6, 2012

World Hospice & Palliative Care Day 2012 Celebration byDNipCare

All are invited to the


World Hospice & Palliative Care Day Celebration byDNipCare

Time:      4.00 PM
Date:       Saturday, October 13, 2012
Venue:    M.P's Club, North Avenue, Near Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi
Theme:   'Living to the end: Palliative care for an ageing population"

Program

4.00 PM
Seminar for students on “Community Social Service in Palliation” & “Social service, a worthwhile career option” 
by Social Work Experts from Universities in Delhi

5.30 PM :
Public Function
participation by persons from all walks of life
including Political and official dignitaries, Palliative patients,
Volunteers, Medical and para medical professionals etc.

7.00 PM :
"Cultural Evening"
participants from patients, care takers, volunteers, students etc


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LIFE & STYLE » SOCIETY                October 7, 2012



Touching lives, healing people


SARITA BRARA





"What is different about this group of dedicated people is that they not only give their time but also provide a human touch through personal visits and try and share the pain and suffering of these patients, help them overcome their fears, bring cheerful moments to their lives and smiles on their faces...."



To read the full article, please visit:


http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/society/touching-lives-healing-people/article3969032.ece