The Karnataka government has constituted a State-level Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for palliative care to guide the planning, implementation, and monitoring of services across Karnataka.
The decision, notified in a Government Order dated March 23, follows a proposal from the Health Department highlighting the need for structured technical guidance and coordinated efforts to expand palliative care.
Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life of patients and their families facing serious and life-limiting illnesses through early identification and management of pain and other physical, psychological, and social issues.
The initiative is aligned with the National Programme for Palliative Care (NPPC). The government has also indicated its intent to draw from best practices, particularly the community-based model implemented in Kerala, which combines home-based, outpatient and inpatient care with community participation. A dedicated allocation for palliative care was announced in the recent Budget session.
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