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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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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

Greater access to health services for people with disabilities

WEBPeople with one or more disabilities are part of the largest global minority group. An estimated one billion people or 15% of the world population present at least …

Category: Health Go Health

Advancing the right to health for people living with cancer

WEBPeople living with cancer must enjoy the fundamental right to health, including non-discrimination and autonomy, based on the principles of availability, …

Category: Cancer Go Health

Lived experience: a recognised health expertise for better

WEBWHO is set to release a Framework for Meaningful Engagement of People Living with Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health and Neurological …

Category: Health 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

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

The interconnection between women’s rights and women’s health

WEBWomen's health and rights are interdependent and must be addressed together to eliminate gender bias and discrimination in cancer control and improve …

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 …

Category: Cancer Go Health

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 …

Category: Medical 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 …

Category: Cancer, Medical 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

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 …

Category: Health Go Health

World Cancer Day 2024 UICC

WEBWorld Cancer Day 2024. World Cancer Day held every 4 February is the global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). By raising worldwide …

Category: Cancer Go Health

Breast Cancer Awareness Month UICC

WEBBreast Cancer Awareness Month has been celebrated every October for the last 90 years. It is called "Pink October" as people around the world adopt the pink …

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

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 …

Category: Health Go Health

69th World Health Assembly: Live Update UICC

WEBMonday 23 May 2016 – Geneva, Switzerland: The 69th World Health Assembly ( #WHA69) opened today with a special address from Dr Margaret Chan, Director General of the …

Category: Health Go Health

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