[Global] Palliative care for special populations

[Global] Palliative care for special populations 
ehospice; by Howard Kinyua; 9/1/25

• HIV/AIDS: ...With the global focus on testing, treating and maintaining viral suppression, the phenomenon of ageing with HIV presents new roles for palliative care. ...
• People Affected by Haemorrhagic Fever or Serious Epidemic Infections:  ... In all cases [ebola, COVID, et.al], palliative care must be integrated with effective infection control that prioritizes those at greatest risk. ...
• People Affected by Serious Injury or Poisoning: ... It is estimated that at least 30% of those who die from injuries or poisoning suffer from pain or other symptoms and survive long enough to benefit from palliative care. It also is estimated that at least twice the number of patients who die of injuries do not die yet need palliative care or pain relief. 

This article was inspired by the Global Atlas of Palliative Care 2nd Edition. Download your copy today. 
Editor's Note: While global in its scope, this article provides important data, implications, and recommendation for palliative care in the US.