Sparsh Hospice - Center for Palliative Care

Sparsh Hospice - Center for Palliative Care A palliative care charitable Trust extending free of cost services to terminally ill. "Death is inevitable and final.

A stage is reached in a cancer patient's life when there is no hope of controlling the disease any further." Hospice care (palliative care) accords dignity to dying and does nothing to hasten or delay death but aims at symptomatic relief. Hospice care ensures that the transition from life to the other world is achieved peacefully. All this care is given free of cost at Sparsh. Donations to Sparsh are tax exempt under section 80G of the IT act. Please refer to our website for further information. Sparsh Hospice - Center for Palliative Care. Sy No. 7/1/2, Next to Oakridge International School,
Khajaguda, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500008
Email @ info@sparshhospice.org
Landline: +91 40 2338 4039
Mobile: 7995027879

http://www.youtube.com/user/SparshHospice

Sparsh Whispers - 38✨At 74, Murathalli had already lived a life of struggle. A daily wage worker, he and his wife surviv...
01/03/2026

Sparsh Whispers - 38✨

At 74, Murathalli had already lived a life of struggle. A daily wage worker, he and his wife survived on modest means. But three months after losing their only son, his health collapsed.
He was diagnosed with a severe lower respiratory tract infection, sepsis, and kidney injury. Soon, he slipped into a coma.

Grief had already emptied their home. Now hospital bills and loans deepened the silence. Strained relationships with his daughters left the couple facing illness and loss alone.

When Murathalli was admitted to Sparsh, he was unconscious and fragile. Yet with continuous medical care and close monitoring, something remarkable happened he woke up.

Recovery did not mean life returned to normal. It meant facing grief, regret, and unanswered questions. Through Sparsh’s home-based care, support extended beyond medicines. During the first home visit, the team brought not just treatment but time, listening, and reassurance.

Murathalli spoke about his son. About estranged relationships. About guilt that kept him awake at night. Instead of offering quick comfort, the team offered presence, a safe space to grieve without judgment.

His wife, who had been carrying silent sorrow, found strength in these conversations too.

Alongside counseling, Sparsh provided essential medicines, nutritional support, dry rations, and an oxygen concentrator, ensuring that financial hardship would not strip them of dignity.

Today, Murathalli continues to battle health challenges.
But he is not battling alone. Each visit from the team is welcomed with a warm cup of coffee, a simple gesture that speaks of trust, gratitude, and renewed hope.

Palliative care is not just about extending life.
It is about restoring dignity, even in the hardest chapters.

With support from , Sparsh eased not just Murathalli ’s physical pain, but his family’s emotional and financial burden.

Sparsh Whispers - 37✨Sadia Begum was just 55.She and her husband lived in a small rented room with minimal facilities an...
22/02/2026

Sparsh Whispers - 37✨

Sadia Begum was just 55.

She and her husband lived in a small rented room with minimal facilities and no proper drinking water. With no children and limited income, they survived on the support of relatives.

A few years ago, Sadia was diagnosed with breast cancer. After months of treatment, she was declared cancer-free. It felt like hope had returned.

But the relief didn’t last.
Soon, she began experiencing severe pain and swelling in her right hand due to a wound in her axilla. Despite receiving care elsewhere, she was confused about what was happening to her body. The repeated hospital visits, unanswered fears, and persistent pain made her lose faith in the healthcare system.

“It’s better to die in pain than keep going around hospitals,” she said during our first visit, angry, exhausted, and helpless.

What Changed?

Through patient medical counselling and repeated conversations, our team helped Sadia and her husband understand that the pain was a side effect of radiation and chemotherapy.
Our doctors, nurses, and counsellors addressed not just her physical symptoms, but also her emotional distress. We discovered that even while in pain, Sadia continued doing household chores and caring for her husband.

The couple was unaware of the prognosis and still held onto hope for a complete cure. With compassion and honesty, we walked alongside them helping them accept reality with dignity.
When her symptoms could no longer be managed at home, she was admitted under hospice care.

Our team ensured she was comfortable, supported, and surrounded by care. Because no one deserves to suffer in silence. Sadia received what everyone deserves at the end of life dignity, comfort, and peace.

Today, her husband lives alone, carrying her memories and the quiet strength she showed till her last breath.

With support from , Sparsh eased not just Sadia Begum’s physical pain, but his family’s emotional and financial burden.

19/02/2026

Moments that moved us.
Voices that inspired us.
Care that connected us beyond boundaries.

Proud to be part of this powerful gathering at , Sparsh collaborated with Indian Association Of Palliative Care and @.

18/02/2026

A shared commitment to care without boundaries.
Honored to have Ms. Meheli Chakraborty, CEO of .hospice , share her wishes at our Pre-Conference Workshop.

On 12th February, Sparsh marked a defining milestone.We officially inaugurated our collaboration with the   and launched...
17/02/2026

On 12th February, Sparsh marked a defining milestone.

We officially inaugurated our collaboration with the and launched the Global Interprofessional Palliative Care Fellowship designed to strengthen the foundation of palliative care in India.

But let’s pause for a moment.
If we truly want to “build a strong foundation,” the question is: are we ready to rethink how we practice, collaborate, and learn?
A fellowship is not just a certificate. It is a commitment to deeper accountability, interdisciplinary respect, and global standards applied meaningfully to local realities.

This initiative is not about importing ideas.
It is about adapting, refining, and strengthening from within.

We begin from our own roots and from there, we nourish the system so the tree of Indian palliative care grows stronger, wider, and more resilient.
This is more than a launch.

It is a responsibility.
A long-term investment in quality, collaboration, and compassionate leadership.

The journey has begun. 💫


On 12th February, Sparsh Hospice proudly welcomed more than 100 delegates and faculty members for the pre-conference wor...
17/02/2026

On 12th February, Sparsh Hospice proudly welcomed more than 100 delegates and faculty members for the pre-conference workshop of - the 33rd Annual International Conference of the Indian Association Of Palliative Care.

It was not just a gathering.
It was a meeting of minds and hearts. ✨

From powerful discussions on Neuro Palliative Care to meaningful conversations on Bridging the Gap, from compassionate reflections on End-of-Life Care to the warmth of Home is Where, and the impact-driven insights of Equip-XP: Improving Quality, every session carried depth, purpose, and humanity.

The rooms were filled with knowledge.
The corridors were filled with connection.

And the corners echoed with the unstoppable spirit of a team working with passion and unity. 🩷

What made the day truly special wasn’t just the academic excellence, it was the emotion behind it. The shared commitment. The quiet dedication. The collective belief that palliative care is not just treatment, but dignity, comfort, and love.

It was a valuable day.
A powerful beginning.
A reminder of why we do what we do. 💛

Behind every successful moment at hashtag stood a team that never asked for the spotlight. ✨Every early morning.Every la...
16/02/2026

Behind every successful moment at hashtag
stood a team that never asked for the spotlight. ✨

Every early morning.
Every last-minute change.
Every quiet act of kindness.
From registrations to session coordination,
from guiding delegates to solving challenges you carried it all with patience and heart.

Your service may not have been seen by everyone,
but it was felt by all. 💛

You weren’t just volunteers.
You were the backbone of this conference.

16/02/2026

You were not just volunteers
you were the backbone of this .
Thank you for holding it all together. 💛

Hyderabad Marked a Milestone on 13th February 2026 🔥IAPCON 2026 - the 33rd Annual International Conference of the Indian...
15/02/2026

Hyderabad Marked a Milestone on 13th February 2026 🔥

IAPCON 2026 - the 33rd Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care has been officially inaugurated, with Sparsh in collaboration with proudly at the helm of this landmark gathering.

More than 800 experts.
One shared commitment.
Compassion without limits.

Guided by the theme “Continuum of Care: Hospital, Hospice & Home,” the conference moves beyond dialogue - strengthening the vision of integrated, dignified, and seamless care for those facing life-limiting illnesses.

From cutting-edge scientific sessions to meaningful conversations on pain relief, holistic care, and patient dignity, IAPCON 2026 is shaping the next chapter of palliative care in India.

This is more than a conference.
This is collective leadership.
This is compassion in action.

And we are proud to lead the way.

Happy Maha Shivaratri 🌙 On this Maha Shivaratri, may Lord Shiva grant strength to those in pain, peace to those nearing ...
15/02/2026

Happy Maha Shivaratri 🌙

On this Maha Shivaratri, may Lord Shiva grant strength to those in pain, peace to those nearing life’s final moments, and compassion to every hand that offers care, comfort, and dignity.

Sparsh Whispers - 36✨Vishnuvardhan was only 18 -  an age meant for speed, noise, and dreams that stretch far ahead.He wa...
15/02/2026

Sparsh Whispers - 36✨

Vishnuvardhan was only 18 - an age meant for speed, noise, and dreams that stretch far ahead.

He was an active school student who loved food and life in equal measure. Whenever he wanted something special, he would ask his mother,
“Amma, can you make this for me?”
She always did.

A small pimple appeared on his jaw. No one worried. But it didn’t fade. It grew quickly. One day at school, Vishnu collapsed. When he woke up, everything had changed.

The diagnosis: osteosarcoma - advanced and aggressive.

Treatment began in Karimnagar. Months passed with hope, but the disease moved faster than medicine. Then came the words no family is ready to hear:
“There is nothing more we can do.”

That was when Vishnu came to Sparsh.

At first, he resisted. Hospice felt like surrender. But with proper medication and gentle care, his pain eased. His body rested. His resistance softened. He stayed.

Vishnu loved bikes, reels, photographs, and laughter. Though the pain was severe, he never showed fear. Protecting his parents became his quiet strength.

When eating became impossible, nourishment came through a feeding tube. No taste. No pleasure. Only strength.
Still, he never complained.
“It’s okay,” he said. “This is enough.”

He was closest to his father. Unable to sleep beside him as before, his father found another way — every evening, lifting Vishnu onto his lap in the lobby, holding him until he slept. No words. Just breathing.

In his final days, Vishnu returned home, spending precious moments with family, before coming back to Sparsh.

Three days later, he passed away.

After his death, his mother said,
“If he didn’t feel peace here, he wouldn’t have stayed this long.”

Vishnuvardhan did not just receive care at Sparsh.
He chose it. ✨

Thanks to@kotak.prime, we continue creating spaces where children in palliative care can dream, play, and live with dignity.

The Learning Begins Today! 📚✨Join us on 12th February 2026 for the Pre-Conference Workshops of IAPCON 2026, a day dedica...
12/02/2026

The Learning Begins Today! 📚✨

Join us on 12th February 2026 for the Pre-Conference Workshops of IAPCON 2026, a day dedicated to skill-building, collaboration, and advancing excellence in palliative care.

Whether you are a clinician, nurse, social worker, volunteer, or student, this is where meaningful learning begins.

Let’s come together to learn, lead, and make a difference in palliative care.

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Hyderabad
500032

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