KERALA PALLIATIVE CARE INITIATIVE 15 TH ANNUAL FUNCTION 22 ND MARCHA'2026 AT KUFRAKAR EDUCATION CENTER
On the occasion of World Water Day, the book titled “Drinking Water is Life Water” was released, and an award distribution ceremony was also conducted. The 15th anniversary of the Kerala Palliative Care Initiative and the joint annual celebration of its media wing, Monday Vision News Channel, were held on March 22, World Water Day. The function was inaugurated by K. Bhaskaran, former Secretary of the Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad and Chairman of Rachana Publications. The 3rd anniversary of the media wing was inaugurated by Dr. Abraham Karickom.The meeting was presided over by Prof. John Kurakar, President of the Kerala Palliative Care Initiative. The book release and World Water Day observance were conducted by Dr. Roy Kunjappi.During the function, the 2025 Palliative Care Awards were presented to:Dr. R. Aravind, Managing Director, Parackattu Hospital, AnchalDr. Smith Kumar, Managing Director, Areekan Ayurveda Alex Mambuzha, humanitarian workerAt the same event, Mrs. Anitha Gopan, Chairperson of Kottarakkara Municipality, and DySP M.M. Jose, recipient of the President’s Police Medal, were honored with awards.Speeches were delivered by Neeleswaram Sadasivan, Matha Gurupriya, Dr. Sunil Kumar, Kunjachan Paruthiyara, Ashok Kumar, Dr. Shashikumar, Dr. Balan Nair, Advocate Sajan, Dr. Vellimon Nelson, Sabu Nellikunnam, and Saji Cherur.Renji Mailam was selected as the Palliative Ambassador.The event also featured a musical program by Sam Kurakar, Vaishnavi, Thankachan Anjanam, and George K.The World Peace Resolution and Water Pledge were led by Karipra Rajendran and Dr. Roy Kunjappi. Secretary
