A meeting with prominent figures in palliative care, including Gilly Burn, Palliative Care Nurse and Director of Cancer Relief India, and Rontu Sangma, Regional Facilitator for Northeast and East overseeing palliative care programs, was convened on October 25, informed a DIPR report.

The meeting delved upon several important topics. A proposal to initiate a Pilot Palliative Care Project in Kohima and Dimapur, in collaboration with Pallium India was discussed in the meeting. The project, which aims to enhance the quality of palliative care services in the region, is expected to be formally submitted for consideration.

Another crucial discussion revolved around nursing education in medical colleges, where  Gilly Burn shared her insights. According to the DIPR, Burn’s expertise in palliative care nursing and education can potentially lead to improvements in the curriculum and training of nursing students,

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Recognizing the paramount importance of effective communication between healthcare professionals and patients, the meeting emphasized the need for doctors and nurses to enhance their communication skills. The essence of empathetic and clear communication in providing quality palliative care was also stressed

The meeting took place with dignitaries including V Kezo, Commissioner Secretary, Dr. Ritu Thurr, Principal Director, Dr. E Motsuthung Patton, Managing Director of NHM,  Dr. H Sema, SPO of palliative care Nagaland, and Dr. Obangjungla retiredJoint Director of H&FW Department. Additionally, a visit to NHAK involved discussions with the MD, Dr. Sendimeren Aonok, and other officials, focused on improving palliative care services.