"Cipla is not just about making medicines, it's about making a difference. I wanted a Centre where cancer patients and their families would be cared for in the most difficult times of their life."- Dr. Y.K. Hamied, Chairman Cipla Ltd. & Founder, Cipla Palliative Care & Training Centre, Pune
Tucked away on a serene five-acre campus in Warje, Pune, the Cipla Palliative Care & Training Centre was founded in 1997 by Dr. Y. K. Hamied as one of India's first dedicated palliative care facilities. Built on the belief that patients and families facing serious illness need more than medical treatment, the Centre reflects Cipla's enduring promise: Caring for Life.
Offering completely free-of-cost care, the Centre has supported over 28,000 patients and their families with dignity, empathy, and compassion. Through the Family Care Model, we care not only for patients but also for caregivers—addressing their physical, emotional, and psychological needs during some of life's most challenging moments.
Milestones that made us.
Inaugurated by Dr. Hamied, our first patient enters CPC
Started our Physiotherapy Dept
Homecare service begin
First Palliative Care OPD at Sassoon General Hospital, Pune
A specialized nutritionist joins the Centre
Started Pain Procedure Room
First Remembrance Day
Welcome our 12,000th patient
Laid the foundation for nationwide palliative care - Integrated palliative care in the community: Bhor & Purandhar
Trained oncologists, doctors, nurses, counsellors across in partnership with the Indian Association of Palliative Care, the Indo American Cancer Association and the SAARC Federation of Oncologists
Cipla Palliative Care (CPC)remains open and accessible to all through the Covid pandemic
Launched Saath-Saath India’s first palliative care helpline in collaboration with leading palliative care organisations across the country
Quality enhancement programme to improve patient care
Strengthened the Patient Support Programme
Observes and share best practices with palliative care partners
Launched ‘Be a palliative care champion’ initiative for Ciplaites
Home care services transitioned to partners to expand rural access.
MoU with Tata Memorial Centre, ACTREC to strengthen services, research and training
Our care philosophy is built on principles that uphold dignity, compassion, and healing for every patient and family.
The Cipla Palliative Care Centre is a 49-bed facility dedicated to providing personalized care in a calm, serene environment. Every aspect of our centre is designed to foster peace, dignity, and healing. We actively involve both patients and their families in the care process, recognizing that serious illness affects the whole family. Our trained multidisciplinary team offers holistic support—physical, emotional, and spiritual—ensuring no one walks the journey alone.
After a personalised assessment, our doctors at Cipla Palliative Care & Training Centre work closely with each patient's treating physician to ensure seamless, consistent care. A multidisciplinary team including doctors, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other specialists come together to provide holistic support for people and families living with serious illnesses.
Whether inpatient, outpatient, or at home, our integrated team ensures compassionate, person-centred care across settings for both patients and their families.
Personalized care delivered in a serene, community-focused environment that honours each patient’s dignity—“known by name, not by number.”
Comprehensive outpatient care combining medical treatment, emotional support, and tailored therapies.
Our experience with a multi-disciplinary approach to care makes us a preferred organisation for several state, national and international level training programmes in palliation for doctors, nurses, social workers and pharmacists.
We are the training site for the following certificate courses in palliative care accredited by:
Cipla Palliative Care & Training Centre is authorised to conduct the Certificate Course in Essentials of Palliative Care (CCEPC) under the aegis of...
Meet the team dedicated to improving how palliative care is delivered and understood so that every patient and family gets the care they deserve.
Head
Medical Director
HOD Quality
HOD Medical Social Work
HOD Clinical Services
Lead Research & Training
HOD External Outpatient Department
DY Nursing Superintendent
Clinical Psychologist
Onco Nutritionist
Physiotherapist
Lead Finance