DNipCare in association with KMWA Delhi observed World Hospice & Palliative Care Day & inaugurated Listening OP Clinic on 12th October 2019

The World Hospice & Palliative Care Day was observed at 4.00 PM on Saturday, 12th October 2019 by DNipCare in association with KMWA, Delhi in the Kerala Islamic Cultural Centre, Behind Uttara Guruvaryoorappan Temple, Institutional Area, Mayur Vihar, Phase 1, Delhi. 

DNipCare catering to the chronic patients through Palliative Home Care in and around Delhi since 15th August 2008 had already scaled up the activities by adding the Weekly Sunday Outpatient Clinic on 14th June 2014 in Okhla where both consultation and  medicines are being provided free of charges to the patients.  Over 35,000 patients have already availed the OP Clinical services rendered by the organization from 2014. 

However, the organization is now further expanded the scope of intervention for the patients by launching the ''Listening OP Clinic'', the first of its kind in not only India, but also in Asia, inaugurated during the program and will function from 10 AM to 12.30 PM on all Saturdays in Okhla focusing on the mental well being of the patients.  The Clinic will be run by DNipCare in association with the vibrant Listening Community Volunteers comprising of Clinical Psychologists and Psychology students in Delhi.  The Clinic has been inaugurated digitally by Mr. Nambissan, Former Director, DoPT, Government of India.

Dr. Anita Khokhar, Professor Community Medicine, Vardhman Mahvira Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital was the Chief Guest and spoke on Breast Health Awareness -  All time Community requirement. 

Patient Care - Psychiatric approach. Prof (Dr) Bimla Kapoor, Director (Rtd), School of Health Sciences, IGNOU delivered lecture on the subject.

Mr. Raghuraj M Rajendran, IAS, PS to Union Minister of Steel, spoken on the public health at length and categorically said that Palliative Care Volunteers are not dealing with the deaths, but improving the quality of the remaining life of the chronic patients. 

Dr. Suresh K Mohammed, IPS(Retd.) and Country Health Consultant,World Bank spoke on the requirement of strictly ensuring preventive protocols to keep away from chronic diseases.

KV Hamza, Gen. Secretary, DNipCare spoke on Community based Palliative Care in the mission mode being carried out by DNipCare.

Shri Cyriac Antony, Treasurer, DNipCare presided over the program and welcomed the guests.

Shri Mansoor Kattanam, Secretary, KMWA felicitated the working of DNipCare and promised all support for the mission for chronic patients.

Shri Abdul Kareem PK said vote of Thanks.