Malabar Group, IPM Launch Digital Platform to Expand Palliative Care Access
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The initiative was launched following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Malabar Group and the Institute of Palliative Medicine at the IPM campus in Kozhikode.
Malabar Group and the Institute of Palliative Medicine (IPM), Kozhikode, have launched Malabar Care Connect, a technology-enabled platform aimed at expanding access to palliative care through teleconsultations, digital learning, training, and knowledge-sharing.
The initiative was launched following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Malabar Group and the Institute of Palliative Medicine at the IPM campus in Kozhikode. The MoU was signed by M P Ahammad, chairman, Malabar Group, and Sreekumar PC, Institute of Palliative Medicine.
According to a communication note, Malabar Care Connect combines care delivery, education, training, and public awareness through digital infrastructure. The platform will leverage an audio-visual helpdesk, teleconsultation facilities, video conferencing systems, a recording studio, and an online learning platform to improve access to palliative care services and knowledge resources.
The project will be implemented in phases. Initial activities will include live video, audio, and teleconsultation support for patients and caregivers, educational programmes for the public, and awareness initiatives focused on caregiving, bereavement, chronic illness, and end-of-life care.
The platform will also support certification programmes for healthcare professionals, alongside training initiatives for caregivers and volunteers.
Malabar Care Connect will further connect with the Global Palliative Doctors Network, which includes more than 800 doctors across 70 countries. Through this network, the platform will facilitate discussions, training programmes, and professional exchanges related to palliative care practices.
The infrastructure supporting the initiative has been established with support from the Indian Institute of Architects Kerala Chapter and the Bengaluru-based Samagata Foundation.
Recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Institute of Palliative Medicine serves as the training and research arm of the Pain and Palliative Care Society and supports palliative care education, service delivery, and community participation.
Commenting on the partnership, M P Ahammad, chairman, Malabar Group, said, “Palliative care is ultimately about preserving dignity, comfort, and human connection during some of life's most challenging circumstances. The Institute of Palliative Medicine has built a model that has earned recognition far beyond India, and we are privileged to partner with an organisation that has contributed so significantly to this field.”
Dr Suresh Kumar, founder director, Institute of Palliative Medicine, said, “Access to palliative care remains a significant challenge for many individuals and families. We appreciate Malabar Group's commitment to supporting an initiative that has the potential to strengthen palliative care delivery and training at multiple levels.”
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