Palliative Care Society honoured with DK Gogoi Memorial Award
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 04 2023:
Palliative Care Society, Imphal (PCSI) was honoured with the DK Gogoi Memorial Award 2023 by Pratishruti Cancer and Palliative Trust, Dibrugarh.
The award ceremony was held at the District Library, Dibrugarh auditorium on December 3 .
According to a statement issued by PCSI, its secretary Dr N Subodha and vice-president Dr S Jugindra received the award, which include a citation, memento, certificate, and a shawl.
The recognition is specifically attributed to PCSI's outstanding efforts in home visits and palliative care within the region.
The commitment of PCSI to provide palliative home care, even during challenging times, garnered praise from Dr Gayatri Gogoi of Pratishruti Cancer and Palliative Care Trust Dibrugarh, who presented the award.
While accepting the award, Dr N Subodha thanked Pratishruti for the honour and commended the invaluable service provided by its volunteers in and around Dibrugarh.
Since its establishment on April 16, 2015, PCSI has been dedicatedly offering home care services in Imphal.
Through collaborations with Institute of Palliative Care (IPM), Kozhikode and National Health Mission programme of the state health department, PCSI played a vital role in training doctors, nurses, and volunteers in several districts of the state and initiating home visit-based palliative care.
Palliative care, as emphasised by PCSI, encompasses comprehensive support for chronically ill patients, addressing their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, along with extending care to their family members.