Publications
Oncology-Based Palliative Care Development: The Approach, Challenges, and Solutions From North-East Region of India, a Model for Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Vallath N, Rahul RR, Mahanta T, Dakua D, Gogoi PP, Venkataramanan R, Sethuraman L, Bahar HMI, Bhagabati K, Goswami D, Purushotham A Access to palliative care within healthcare systems of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) has never been more pronounced than in current times. The Lancet Commission Report (2018) estimates that 80% of global serious health-related suffering (SHS), which demands access to palliative care for its relief, are in LMICs. Cancer is a major contributor to SHS and a rapidly growing burden in LMICs. Similar to many LMICs, cancer is a leading cause of death in India. The North-East Region (NER) of India has a high prevalence of cancer and paucity of services for cancer and palliative care.
