The Atlas of Palliative Care in Asia Pacific 2025: Regional Insights and Relevance

Indian Journal of Palliative Care 2026 Open access

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Authors: Laura Monzón Llamas, Vilma Tripodoro, Carlos Centeno
DOI: 10.25259/ijpc_210_2025
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Abstract

The Atlas of Palliative Care (PC) in the Asia Pacific 2025 provides the first standardised overview of PC development across 41 countries, highlighting major disparities in access, opioid availability and policy implementation. India shows both progress, such as expanded training programmes, and critical gaps, including urban concentration of services and limited primary-level opioid access. The Atlas offers a valuable benchmark for regional planning, emphasising the need for stronger implementation, equity-focused strategies and policy accountability to advance universal PC coverage.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Palliative and Oncologic Care Pain Management and Opioid Use

Publication details

Journal / source
Indian Journal of Palliative Care
Volume
32
Issue
1
Pages
114–116
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN