The X Conference «Development of palliative care for adults and children» opened in Moscow on November 18, 2024. The forum was attended by experts from the World Health Organization, leading specialists in palliative care from Russia, CIS countries, Europe, India.
The participants of the conference were welcomed by the Acting Chairman of the Synodal Department for Church Charity and Social Service Archpriest Michael Potokin.
Participants of the conference were welcomed by Archpriest Mikhail Potokin.
«It is not easy to see people's illnesses and suffering, so it is important to support palliative patients themselves, doctors and those who work in hospices. Let me thank all of you for the human service you are doing. I want to wish you not only to multiply your knowledge and skills, not only to strengthen your physical health, but also to strengthen your spiritual health, the power that helps us to overcome the fear of death and pass this confidence to others, — — said Archpriest Michael Potokin, addressing the participants of the conference.
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In attention to participation in the works of mercy Archpriest Michael Potokin presented awards of the Synodal Department for Charity. The medal of Righteous Philaret the Merciful, 3rd degree, was awarded to the chief freelance specialist on Diana Nevzorova and Elena Polevichenko, Chief Outside Children's Specialist in Palliative Care of the Russian Ministry of Health.
The conference was organized by the Association of Professional Participants in Hospice Care with the support of the Russian Ministry of Health.
The conference was organized by the Association of Professional Participants of Hospice Care with the support of the Russian Ministry of Health. It will end on November 19.
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