The coronavirus pandemic continues to hold the entire world in its grip and it is humbling to see how doctors and nurses around the world are working tirelessly and risking their lives to save lives.

UICC obtained a majority vote from its full members in favour of a change to UICC’s constitution. The change makes it possible for General Assemblies to take place virtually in the future.

UICC’s Director of Special Projects, Dr Julie Torode, highlights the importance of continuing to push forward with the global strategy to eliminate cervical cancer despite the current coronavirus pandemic.

UICC Member organisations play an important role in national advocacy to address the additional challenges posed by the coronavirus for cancer treatment, support, funding and control in their countries.

Tobacco companies are using familiar tactics to maintain profitability and create a positive image during the pandemic.

As part of its response to the coronavirus pandemic, UICC is temporarily closing the calls for the 2020 Technical Fellowships and for the sub-programme focused on Francophone Africa, Bourses pour l’Afrique francophone.

UICC is deeply troubled by President Trump’s recent public declarations to halt US funding of the World Health Organization.

UICC has learned with great sadness of the passing of Dr Anne Charlton, who was part of the World Cancer Congress Abstract Committee.

The global coronavirus outbreak has affected nearly two million people to date. This has placed a heavy burden on the healthcare system and its capacity to respond to demand.

We know that not one single group of individuals can change the burden of cancer alone. However, as we are finding in this most dynamic time, governments and their leaders have a particularly important role in protecting the health of their nations.