A thematic collection by: Megan Doherty, WHO
Resources
WHO Regional Office for the Americas
Quality of Life for Children with Cancer- Modules on Palliative Care
Briefs & Fact Sheets
10 Mar 2025
World Health Organization (WHO)
Guidelines on the management of chronic pain in children.
Guide
10 Dec 2020
World Health Organization
Integrating palliative care and symptom relief into paediatrics.
Publication
10 Aug 2018
Additional resources
About
Palliative care is a crucial component of the World Health Organization's Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer. It ensures that children with cancer receive comprehensive care that addresses not only their physical needs but also their emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. This holistic approach begins at diagnosis and continues throughout the treatment journey, regardless of the prognosis.
By alleviating pain and distress, palliative care significantly improves the quality of life for both the child and their family. Integrating palliative care into cancer treatment plans is essential for achieving the initiative's goal of increasing survival rates to at least 60% by 2030 while reducing suffering.
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