Launching “South Asian Journal of Geriatric Medicine, Surgery, Palliative Care & Hospice”

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Subject: Introducing the South Asian Journal of Geriatric Medicine, Surgery, Palliative Care & Hospice
Dear Colleagues,
We hope this message finds you well. We are pleased to introduce an innovative initiative aimed at advancing the fields of geriatric medicine, surgery, palliative care, and hospice services across South Asian countries — The South Asian Journal of Geriatric Medicine, Surgery, Palliative Care & Hospice.
In South Asia, the awareness and availability of specialized geriatric medicine and palliative care remain limited to less than 1% population, despite the rapidly aging population and growing need for compassionate geriatric and end-of-life care. Recognizing this gap, our journal seeks to bridge the divide by introducing global best practices and evidence-based approaches from Western healthcare systems to South Asian medical professionals and scholars.
Our Mission
The journal will serve as a platform to:
• Disseminate cutting-edge research in geriatric care, surgery, palliative medicine, and hospice services, tailored to the unique cultural and medical contexts of South Asian countries.
• Collaboration opportunities between international experts and local healthcare professionals, enabling knowledge exchange and capacity building.
• Raise awareness about the importance of patient-centered, compassionate care for the elderly and those in need of palliative services.
• We are committed to creating a space where the medical community in South Asia can access the latest developments in these vital fields, with a strong emphasis on practical applications and culturally sensitive approaches.
• We are reaching out to esteemed professionals, researchers, and journals in related fields to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing. We invite you to:
o Contribute manuscripts that highlight the current research and challenges in geriatric medicine, surgery, palliative medicine and hospice care.
o Share insights on the best practices that can be adapted and implemented in the South Asian context.
o Join our editorial board or advisory team to help shape the future of healthcare in the region
We believe that together, we can make a lasting impact on healthcare in South Asia, ensuring that elderly patients and those with life-limiting illnesses receive the care they deserve. We would be delighted to discuss any potential collaboration or answer any questions you may have.
Warm regards,

Dr. Abhishek Shukla
MD (Gold Medalist), FRCP (Edinburgh),
MSc (Clinical Geriatrics), Fellow Geriatric Society of India
Editorial Board, South Asian Journal of Geriatric Medicine,
Palliative Care & Hospice
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abhishek_Shukla

Organisation

Aastha Centre for Geriatric Medicine Palliative Care Hospital & Hospice.

Beneficiary