Two civil society organisations in Malawi identify common ground and join forces to empower women in their communities.

Quitting smoking is a huge step towards preventing a number of cancers. Mihaela Lovše of the Slovenian Coalition for Public Health, Environment and Tobacco Control offers insight into tobacco cessation programmes and strategies in Slovenia.

A person’s socioeconomic circumstances can impact their risk of cancer, chances of survival and quality of life. Resulting inequities in health must be addressed so that everyone can attain the highest possible standard of health.

In vitro diagnostics offer the opportunity to detect cancer early, for more effective and timely treatment. These quality-assured diagnostics must be available to all those who need them, including in LMICs, for a “fairer, healthier world”.

While relevant and good quality health information can be found on the internet, it is important to guard against fake, misleading and ill-informed medical advice that potentially poses significant risks.

UICC and its members have begun working with WHO, government agencies and civil society partners to meet the challenge of implementing the Global Strategy to eliminate cervical cancer in their own countries.

This year, UICC is leveraging its Virtual Dialogues to respond to the needs of members facing specific challenges in their regions.