Students' Initiative in Palliative (SIP) is an initiative by the young, vibrant student community of Sullamussalam Science College, Areekode. One of the first SIPs among the colleges in Malappuram district, the unit has been instrumental in ensuring consistent involvement of students in spreading awareness on palliative care, hands on patient care and mobilizing volunteers, material and financial resources.
Functioning under the NSS units of the college, the SIP have been organizing a variety of programmes in association with the Pain and Palliative Care Center, Areekode, under the guidance of Institute of Palliative Medicine, Calicut Medical College. Distribution of water beds, training in home care, fund collection, observance of Palliative Day are a few to mention.