Notre Dame University Bangladesh (NDUB), a Catholic university in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, hosted the country's first university-level palliative care training program, marking a significant step toward raising awareness and building a network of young volunteers dedicated to supporting people living with life-limiting illnesses.
The four-day program, titled "20-Hour Training for Career," was held on June 21, 22, 24, and 28 at the university campus. The training was jointly organized by Notre Dame University Bangladesh (NDUB), the Institute of Palliative Care Society-Bangladesh (IPCS-B), the Palliative Care Society of Bangladesh (PCSB), and the Bangladesh Notre Dame Alumni of North America (BNDANA).
The training aimed to establish a student network for community-based palliative care, equipping participants with the knowledge and practical skills to support patients and their families. Sessions covered the fundamentals of palliative care, communication, community engagement, caregiving, spiritual and psychosocial support, and end-of-life and bereavement care. The sessions were facilitated by a distinguished panel of healthcare professionals and educators.
The training was attended by Prof. Dr. Fr. Patrick Daniel Gaffney, CSC, Vice Chancellor of Notre Dame University Bangladesh; Dr. Br. Subal Lawrence Rozario, CSC, Registrar; Prof. Dr. Md. Shahidul Kabir, Chairman of the Department of Microbiology; along with faculty members, administrative staff, and students of the university.
Speaking through their participation and support, the university leadership reaffirmed NDUB's commitment to holistic education that combines academic excellence with social responsibility and compassionate service to humanity.
Palliative care is a holistic approach to healthcare that seeks to improve the quality of life of patients living with serious and life-limiting illnesses by relieving pain and other physical symptoms while addressing psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual needs.
It also extends essential support to patients' families and caregivers throughout the course of illness and bereavement.
By organizing this landmark training, Notre Dame University Bangladesh has taken a pioneering role in integrating palliative care education into university life, empowering students to become compassionate leaders and advocates for community-based healthcare in Bangladesh.
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