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Mapping Palliative Care Development in Asia Pacific: A Regional Milestone for Equity and System Reform

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A new regional assessment of palliative care development in Asia Pacific provides a comprehensive overview of progress and gaps across 41 countries using standardized WHO indicators. Coordinated by the ATLANTES Global Observatory in partnership with the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network, the initiative presents data on policy, education, service provision, access to medicines, and community engagement. Freely available online, the Atlas of Palliative Care in Asia Pacific supports equity-oriented system reform across diverse health contexts.

Source: Palliative Medicine Reports

DOI: 10.1177/26892820251381245

Authors: Laura Monzón Llamas, Vilma A. Tripodoro, Carlos Centeno

Institutions: Navarre Institute of Health Research, Universidad de Navarra

Language: English

Topic: Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Partnerships for the goals, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,250