Celebrating Compassion and Dedication: The Palliative Care Award 2023-2024 Honors Outstanding Contributions in Palliative Care

The importance of palliative care, which focuses on alleviating suffering and providing holistic support to both patients and their families, cannot be overstated in today’s healthcare landscape. This approach emphasizes quality of life, dignity, and compassionate care for those navigating complex health challenges. By recognizing outstanding efforts in this field, the Palliative Care Award 2023-2024 underlines the vital role of palliative care in promoting patient-centered healthcare.

This year’s ceremony showcased the achievements of healthcare professionals who demonstrated exceptional clinical skills, empathy, and commitment to palliative care. The recipients included doctors and nurses who have dedicated themselves to easing the pain and challenges faced by patients and families during difficult times.

The honored recipients of the Palliative Care Award 2023-2024 include:

1. Dr. Anika Tabassum Ummika – Recipient of the Dr. Md Abdul Mabud Palliative Doctor Award.
2. Dr. Ranada Prasad Roy – Honored with the Late Kathleen Antoinette Hossain Palliative Care Doctor Award.
3. Dr. Ummey Halima – Awarded the Late Syed Abul Khair Mohammed Delwar Hussain Palliative Care Doctor Award.
4. Jitu Sarkar – Recipient of the Late Choudhury A.K.M. Shamsuddoha Palliative Care Institutional Nurse Award.
5. Beauty Halder – Honored with the Late Alfaaz Hossain Palliative Care Institutional Nurse Award.
6. Razia Sultana – Awarded the Late Jubidur Kabir Palliative Care Institutional Nurse Award.
7. Mos. Jakia Sultana – Recipient of the Late Mrs. Mamtaz Begum Palliative Care Institutional Nurse Award.
8. Shamim Ahmed – Honored with the Late A. N. Amanullah Palliative Care Institutional Nurse Award.
9. Manda Somapika – Recipient of the Late Farida Khanam Palliative Home Care Nurse Award.
10. Popy Akhter – Honored with the Late Farida Khanam Palliative Home Care Nurse Award.
11. Shilpy Akter Sohagi – Awarded the Late Farida Khanam Palliative Home Care Nurse Award.
12. Sarmin Khatun – Honored with the Late Mohammed Abu Naser Palliative Home Care Nurse Award.
13. Shumi Akther – Recipient of the Late Choudhury A.K.M. Shamsuddoha Palliative Home Care Nurse Award.

The HPC Foundation highlighted the critical impact of palliative care in the healthcare system, recognizing it as an essential component that ensures patients, and their families receive compassionate and comprehensive support. By providing comfort and care during challenging periods, palliative care professionals enable patients to live with dignity and peace, regardless of their health conditions.

The Bangladesh Palliative Care Award 2023-2024 stands as a testament to the dedication and compassion of healthcare providers who tirelessly work to make a difference in the lives of patients. Through continued recognition and support, HPC Foundation aspires to enhance palliative care infrastructure in Bangladesh, ensuring that quality care is accessible to all those in need.

The ceremony underscores the importance of palliative care as a pillar of compassionate healthcare and celebrates the heroes who lead with empathy, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care.