In the IAEA Cancer Control bulletin, UICC's CEO Dr Cary Adams commented on how cancer and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) became recognised as a global health and development issue over the past decade.

Over 50 leaders recently came together in Mexico City to exchange the most recent developments in cancer control pertinent to their countries and reinforce regional collaborations.

The 2019 World Cancer Leaders’ Summit hosted by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) ended with a strong call to action in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. 

The 2020 World Cancer Congress (WCC) is your opportunity to engage and get inspired, boost your career and be exposed to the latest developments in cancer control while connecting with health experts from all over the world.  

On 15 October 2019, UICC conferred its inaugural 'Outstanding Contribution to Cancer Control' award to H.E. Dr Tabaré Vázquez, President of Uruguay, during a gala ceremony opening the 2019 World Cancer Leaders' Summit in Nur-sultan, Kazakhstan.

Since the launch of this initiative in 2015, more than US $1.5 million has been granted to cancer organisations in order to support projects addressing the needs of metastatic breast cancer patients.

The 2019 World Cancer Leaders’ Summit – a high level policy meeting of global cancer leaders – will focus on how cancer detection, treatment and care can contribute to achieving Universal Health Coverage.