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The importance of reliable health information UICC

WebHealth literacy is crucial to enable individuals to understand risks, take preventative measures, recognize symptoms and seek the right therapy, particularly in …

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Fake news: a threat to public health UICC

WebFalse and misleading medical information about a range of diseases have been circulating widely on social media for several years, posing a potential threat to …

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Cancer prevention UICC

WebWith an estimated 19.3 million cases and nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, cancer is now the second leading cause of death worldwide.The global burden of cancer …

Category: Cancer Go Health

Healthy living is a fundamental human right UICC

WebA new report by Dr Sonali Johnson, Head of Advocacy, UICC, “ The Social Determinants of Health and Cancer ”, published this week on the occasion of World …

Category: Cancer Go Health

Fake medical news and other costly misinformation on cancer

WebFake medical news and other costly misinformation on cancer. While relevant and good quality health information can be found on the internet, it is important to guard …

Category: Cancer, Medical Go Health

The vital role of patient advocacy in cancer control UICC

WebPatient advocacy also consists of improving health literacy, advocating for improved cancer prevention, treatment and care, and organising educational initiatives to …

Category: Cancer Go Health

GLOBOCAN 2022: Latest global cancer data shows rising incidence …

WebIARC's 2022 report shows 20 million new cancer cases and 9.7 million deaths globally, with lung and breast cancer being most common. Disparities in cancer burden and mortality …

Category: Cancer Go Health

GLOBOCAN 2020: New Global Cancer Data UICC

WebIARC released on 01 February 2024 new estimates on the global cancer burden, indicating 20 million new cancer cases and 9.7 million deaths globally, with lung …

Category: Cancer Go Health

Global Initiative for Cancer Registries (GICR) UICC

WebThe initiative is designed to: Empower countries to produce reliable and high-quality information on the burden of cancer. Improve the breadth and quality of local data …

Category: Cancer Go Health

Lancet study reveals over a billion people face obesity, a known …

WebA study released today by The Lancet shows that more than one billion individuals globally are now living with obesity, a key risk factor for various …

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This World Cancer Day, UICC issues a call to action and offers

WebThe World Cancer Day ‘ Close the Care Gap ' campaign highlights the significant inequities that persist across the globe in the availability of and access to …

Category: Cancer Go Health

World Cancer Day 2024 Equity Report UICC

WebWorld Cancer Day 2024 Equity Report. Addressing health inequities to close the care gap. As individuals and organisations in countries around the globe join forces …

Category: Cancer Go Health

Cancer and SDGs UICC

WebCancer is a development issue. WHO estimates that 70% of cancer deaths occur in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs) and, by 2030, LMICs are expected …

Category: Cancer Go Health

World Cancer Leaders' Summit 2023 – Cancer control in a …

WebThe World Cancer Leaders' Summit in Long Beach gathered leaders from 72 countries to discuss a range of topics including inequities in cancer care, the effects of …

Category: Cancer Go Health

NCCK: 20 years of advancing cancer care in the Republic of Korea

WebThe National Cancer Center of Korea is a longstanding and valued partner of UICC.In addition to advocating to make cancer and non-communicable diseases an …

Category: Cancer Go Health

Reducing equity gaps in cancer care through innovation and data

WebAs the World Health Organization and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development recognise, more than 20% of healthcare resources are …

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World Cancer Leaders’ Summit call to action

WebWorld Cancer Leaders’ Summit call to action Less than one month ago, Governments met in New York at the UN High-level meeting on UHC to agree a plan for achieving UHC in …

Category: Cancer Go Health

World Conference on Tobacco or Health (WCTOH) begins …

WebThe 16th edition of the WCTOH is about to kick off tomorrow in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and features a host of high profile speakers, such as Her Royal …

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World Nursing and Healthcare Summit 2024 UICC

WebOrganiser. SCHOLARS CONFERENCES LIMITED. Date and time. Monday, 23 September 2024 - 09:00 - Wednesday, 25 September 2024 - 06:00. Email. …

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Less than one week until World Cancer Day 2024! UICC

WebWorld Cancer Day 2024 is less than one week away! UICC members, cancer organisations and individuals across the world are organising hundreds of activities …

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