BMC Palliative Care is calling for submissions to our new Collection, Palliative care in low-income and middle-income countries. This Collection aims to highlight the unique challenges and opportunities for palliative care in LMICs, emphasizing the need for culturally appropriate and context-sensitive approaches.

Improving palliative care in LMICs is crucial for delivering compassionate end-of-life support. Promising developments include integrating palliative care into primary healthcare, expanding community-based models, and leveraging telehealth to overcome geographic barriers. Enhanced awareness, advocacy, and policy support have also contributed to better funding and infrastructure. Ongoing research and collaboration among governments, NGOs, and communities are key to creating sustainable and adaptable care models as well as advancing professional training and interdisciplinary approaches.

Submissions from researchers and practitioners in LMICs are encouraged. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

· Challenges and innovations for palliative care access in LMICs

· Community-based palliative care models

· Training healthcare providers in palliative care in LMIC contexts

· Policy frameworks for palliative care in LMICs

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities.

BMC Palliative Care is calling for submissions to our new Collection on “Palliative care education for health professionals.” Palliative care education is essential for equipping healthcare professionals to provide compassionate, effective end-of-life care. As the population ages and chronic conditions become more widespread, the demand for palliative care continues to grow. This Collection highlights diverse educational strategies, curricula, and training programs designed to help providers deliver high-quality palliative care.

Research has shown that well-trained healthcare providers can significantly improve the quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses, ensuring that their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are met. Continued research holds the promise of further advancements in training methodologies and interdisciplinary collaboration. Ongoing research could also lead to the establishment of standardized competencies that ensure all healthcare providers are prepared to meet the complex needs of patients and their families.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Innovative curricula in palliative care education

Virtual learning environments and simulation-based training

Interdisciplinary training approaches

Impact of palliative care education on patient outcomes

Challenges in implementing palliative care training

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3, Good Health and Well-Being and SDG 4, Quality Education.