Bringing the world together At the World Cancer Congress, which gathered about 3,000 delegates, more than 75 cancer organisations and companies contributed to delivering another successful event. Our members and partners organised 23 sponsored sessions, and Astellas held its third Oncology C3 Prize: Changing Cancer Care through innovative, non-treatment solutions. We also welcomed Diaceutics, Daiichi-Sankyo and Astellas as new World Cancer Day partners for the three-year campaign ‘I Am and I Will’.
Nurturing leaders to take national cancer control to the next level Building the leadership capacity of our members is crucial in translating global commitments into national actions. Thanks to our partners, such as Fondation Philanthropia, Prevent Cancer Foundation, Oman Cancer Association, MSD, and Roche, we are strengthening our Capacity Building programmes, including the regional ‘Leadership in Action’ meetings as part of the CEO Programme, as well as building the capacities of patient groups in low- and middle-income countries. Our commitments to work with CEOs of UICC membership organisations to enhance their skills and capabilities and our investment in Young Leaders is clear evidence that UICC is serious about building a community of leaders who will make change happen in all corners of the world.
“Partnering with UICC allowed me to fully understand how UICC operates and delivers impact globally. I am now confident that together we will be more impactful in reducing the global cancer burden and better achieving Tata Trusts’ ambition to deliver high quality, accessible and affordable care to cancer patients in India.” Professor Arnie Purushotham, Medical Director, Tata Trusts Cancer Care Program
“We’re proud to be a founding partner of the UICC CEO Programme, which builds the leadership capacity of cancer organisations across the globe and transforms their ability to address challenges in cancer control in their country.” Claire Mulhearn, Vice President, Global Communications, MSD
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