Dear Readers:
This month we have many reasons to celebrate!
We are very proud of our Newsletter, but most of all we appreciate the work of those who have contributed for so many years to the content, making our monthly publication possible.
The Newsletter has proven to be a wonderful tool to disseminate a broad range of information and increase awareness about hospice and palliative care around the world. It has served to make many of you aware of new developments and events; it also brings attention to your own programs, the challenges that many of you face, and the progress that thousands have been able to achieve.
Thanks go to the many contributors and board members who have supplied us with outstanding content each month. We especially thank our previous Senior Editor, Dr. Roger Woodruff, for his monthly book reviews, Dr. Katherine Pettus for her monthly policy updates, and current Senior Editor Ms. Alison Ramsey.
Many thanks as well to all of our members and readers who submit news and articles about their efforts and developments in their countries. Please remember that we accept articles that describe your progress and the programs you are implementing in your countries, as well as news from your region. Your articles enrich our newsletter and are a crucial part of our mission to facilitate communication. Please contact Alison if you are interested in submitting a write-up for our NL.
Thanks also to our webmaster, Mr. Danilo Fritzler for his excellent work in designing, formatting, and distributing the Newsletter. Each month Danilo receives the NL from Alison, transforms it into an electronic file, creates an email version and a web version, then sends it to nearly 8,000 subscribers!
The Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in Vienna celebrated its 62nd session last month with a focus on rational access to controlled medicines. The IAHPC delegation was Heloísa Broggiato, Marta Leon, Tania Pastrana, Nahla Gafer, and IAHPC Advocacy Officer Dr. Katherine Pettus. Be sure to check out Katherine’s column, which gives excellent information on exciting things happening at CND.
Until next month,
Lukas Radbruch, MD
Chair, Board of Directors
Liliana De Lima, MHA
Executive Director
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