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Hope Rises: Cancer Hospice Promises Compassionate Care
13 Dec
Summary
- A 50-bed pain relief and palliative care center is being established.
- The hospice aims to provide dignified end-of-life care for cancer patients.
- A private organization is funding the ₹2 crore project via CSR.
The Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology is establishing a dedicated 50-bed pain relief and palliative care center to enhance end-of-life care for terminally ill cancer patients, ensuring they can spend their final days with dignity. This facility will focus on alleviating pain, suffering, and emotional distress.
The proposed hospice, a ₹2 crore project funded by a private organization's CSR initiative, will be constructed within the institute's campus and is expected to be ready by the end of 2026. It will offer comprehensive symptom management and psychological support, addressing both patient and family needs during a difficult phase.
This new center represents a significant step towards providing specialized hospice care, which focuses on comfort rather than curative treatment. Kidwai also plans to expand its home-based palliative care services, extending support to patients within a 10-km radius initially, with plans for further expansion.
