BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN SCIENCE AND PEOPLE
8th PUBLIC HEALTH PALLIATIVE CARE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
WELCOME TO BERN, SWITZERLAND
We are looking forward to welcoming you in October in Bern.
«It is a pleasure to welcome you all to the 8th PHPCI conference that will be organized in the beautiful city of Bern in Switzerland.»
Luc Deliens, President PHPCI
«Palliative care serves as a symbol of compassion and resilience, offering outstanding assistance in humanitarian settings by prioritising individual needs, effectiveness, promptness and equity.»
Farzana Khan, PhD in Global Health
«The PHPCI conference aims to foster equity in public health by connecting communities, which will help individuals link their identities and gain a deeper understanding of various experiences.»
Dr Christian Ntizimira, Physician and executive director of the African Centre for Research on End-of-Life Care
«Through building bridges between neighbourhoods and cities, regions and nations, health services and communities, this conference is an opportunity to advance the philosophy, values, concepts and methods of health promotion into palliative care.»
Dr John Rosenberg, former President PHPCI
«It's a great opportunity to build the necessary community, individual and healthcare connections compassionately and efficiently.»
Dr Vilma Tripodoro, Palliative Medicine Physician and Researcher
«An opportunity to make a real difference to the future of global palliative care for all citizens.»
Prof Philip Larkin, Education and Research in Nursing
«If you only attend one conference in 2024, come to Bern! Water the global seeds of compassion at the 8th PHPCI Conference.»
Prof Jason Mills, Palliative Care Nurse
«Join us in this groundbreaking learning and networking event, where we'll collectively explore innovative methods to provide compassionate care on a global scale while nurturing meaningful connections between science and society.»
Saif Muhammad, Palliative Care Activist and CEO
«We will be crafting an exciting programme which will draw on learning, thinking and practice from across the globe.»
Dr Libby Sallnow, Palliative Medicine Physician
«I am convinced that we in Bern are creating a culture of being there for each other.»
Alec von Graffenried, Mayor of Bern
«Experience with all of us the spirit of PHPCI: compassion and solidarity are the most important ingredients of a human world.»
Prof Steffen Eychmüller, Head Physician Palliative Care
