First-ever global ranking of palliative care: 2025 World Map under the new WHO framework

First-ever global ranking of palliative care: 2025 World Map under the new WHO framework 
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management; by Vilma A. Tripodoro, Jesús Fernando López Fidalgo, Juan José Pons, Stephen R. Connor, Eduardo Garralda, MA, Fernanda Bastos, Álvaro Montero, Laura Monzón Llamas, Ana Cristina Béjar, Daniela Suárez, Carlos Centeno; 8/7/25 
This is the fourth edition of mapping global palliative care development and the first to introduce a country ranking using the new WHO framework. Covering 201 countries, the findings reveal deep inequities and highlight priority areas for action. The Global Development Score enables the creation of tailored strategies, supporting advocacy, policy, and investment to expand access and reduce serious health-related suffering worldwide. [To view the map, open the source article and scroll down to Figure 3.]