Did You Know?

out of the world’s 234 countries, have one or more hospice or palliative care services available to seriously ill people and their families and carers.

are expected to grow by 400% over the next 50 years.

have advanced incurable disease at first presentation to a health facility.

an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families.

Half of humanity.

HIV/AIDS, with 3 million deaths in 2004.

Of primary school age in the developing world were not in school in 2005.

Die Each Day due to Poverty.

Over three billion people — live on less than $2.50 a day.