World Hospice and Palliative Care Day

A unified day of action to celebrate and support hospice and palliative care worldwide.

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World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2026: Message from Dr Tedros, WHO Director-General.
#WHPCDay2026 #PalliativeCare

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On 10 October we said pain relief is essential.

The real test isn’t what we said. It’s whether more people in pain get relief by next October.

What to measure, who answers for what, and a 12-month plan:
https://t.co/EOJbwPaBZ4

#PalliativeCare #WHPCDay26

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Every number has a name. Every name has a story. Every story deserves to be heard. Watch. Share. Act.
#WHPCDay26 #PalliativeCare #WHO #HealthCare #HumanRights #UHC #Care #Hospice

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Accepting pain medication is not giving up. It is the first step toward dignity. Say it to someone today.
#WHPCDay26 #PalliativeCare #Care #Health #HumanRights #Hospice

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20 million people. Every year. Dying in preventable pain. This is not inevitable. This is a choice we have the power to change.
#WHPCDay26 #PalliativeCare #WHO #HealthCare #HumanRights #UHC2030

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Pain relief is not optional. It is the most basic promise of care. This #WHPCDay26, we stand with every patient, every family, and every caregiver still waiting for that promise to be kept.
#PalliativeCare #HumanRights #Care #Hospice #Health #UHC
#WHPCDay26

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OUT NOW: the Global Atlas of Palliative Care, 3rd edition.
An estimated 73.5 million people need palliative care every year. Specialised services meet only about 14% of that need. Download and read the Atlas: https://t.co/Sb9WLIJ9X6

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OUT NOW: the Global Atlas of Palliative Care, 3rd edition.
An estimated 73.5 million people need palliative care every year.
Specialised services meet only about 14% of that need.
Download and read the Atlas: https://t.co/E81Y9X2xIU
#GlobalAtlasPC #PalliativeCare 🧵

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Tomorrow is #WHPCDay26 💛

Thank you to everyone organising, advocating, and caring. See you on 10 October.

Last chance to add your event to the map: https://t.co/wJRABEnUfl

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Tomorrow: the 3rd Global Atlas of Palliative Care launches at #MIPCC2026, Montréal.
Then, on 10 Oct, World Hospice & Palliative Care Day: Pain Management: An Essential Part of Palliative Care.
#GlobalAtlasPC #WHPCDay26

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2 days to WHPCD. Events from around the world are already on the map. Add yours 📍

https://t.co/9VhYrKm55g

#WHPCDay2026 #PalliativeCare

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2 days to #WHPCD2026 🌍

How are you marking the day? Tell us below. 👇

Add your event to the map: https://t.co/3UIsg92tdV

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3 days to WHPCD ⏳ Is your event on the map?

https://t.co/dIr9Q6dZcx

#WHPCD2026 #PalliativeCare

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3 days to #WHPCD2026 ⏳

Everyone deserves access to pain relief. Share if you agree. 💛
Add your event to the map: https://t.co/h4fUVesK6L

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4 days to #WHPCD2026.

Pain relief is not a luxury. It's an essential part of palliative care.

Follow along as we count down to 10 October. 🌍
Add it to the map: https://t.co/msxyQyLBML

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Final days before WHPCD 🚨 Get your event on the map now don't miss it.

https://t.co/RXMi43ncAk

#WHPCD2026 #PalliativeCare

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The #WHPCDay26 digital toolkit is now available in Chinese! Download it and help us make pain treatment a visible human right. 10 October.
📥 https://t.co/29876JTi1E
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The #WHPCDay26 digital toolkit is now available in Russian! Download it and help us make pain treatment a visible human right. 10 October.
📥 https://t.co/PtA46OPRA5
#PalliativeCare

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WHPCD is coming up on 10 October. Planning something? Get it on the global map early 📍

https://t.co/uAmzJjM6wc

#WHPCD2026 #PalliativeCare

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Over 20 million people will die in unnecessary pain this year. Oral morphine costs pennies per dose. Uganda has provided it for free for 20+ years. This is a political failure, not a supply one.

Ahead of #WHPCDay26 on 10 Oct, what governments must do:
https://t.co/i3oxoha4jE