Earthquake scene in Hatay, Iskenderun, Turkey, 6 February 2023.

Following the devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria, UICC has been in touch with cancer organisations in the region and with former UICC President Prof. Tezer Kutluk about the situation for health and cancer services, and actions that can be taken to support relief efforts.
Dr Dan Milner, Executive Director of the Access to Oncology Medicines (ATOM) Coalition

In this wide-ranging Q&A with Dr Dan Milner, the new Executive Director of the Access to Oncology Medicines (ATOM) Coalition dives deep into the issues affecting access to cancer medicines in low- and middle-income countries.
Displaced people in Ukraine

A year after the conflict began in Ukraine, the UICC Solidarity Fund has supported 19 organisations assisting cancer patients and caregivers in the region. 

ESGO 2023 Istanbul: 24th European Gynaecological Oncology Congress

Date and time
28 September - 01 October
Location

Istanbul Congress Center
Harbiye, Darülbedai Caddesi No:3
34367 Şişli/İstanbul
Turkey

Organiser(s):
ESGO
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ESGO 2023 Congress in Istanbul will bring together over 2,500 attendees from around the world for a 4 days gathering of learning, networking and sharing the latest clinical and research developments in gynaecological cancer treatment and care -all with the goal of enhancing your knowledge, accelerating your skills and advancing the field.

One Less Worry: Improving Access to Screening to Prevent HPV-related...

Date and time
03 March - 03 March
Location

Rue François Versonnex 7
1207 Geneva
Switzerland

Organiser(s):
International Papillomavirus Society - IPVS
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To commemorate the 6th annual International HPV Awareness Day, and to celebrate the HPV awareness initiatives and activities being realized around the world IPVS is hosting a live high-level panel event on Friday, March 3rd, from 16:00-17:00 CET (Geneva)
Medical worker assisting a patient to lie down before entering a MRI scanning machine

Advances in prevention, screening and treatment strategies and technologies have led to significant reductions in cancer mortality where available, but there are large gaps to fill to ensure an equitable access to services for all populations. 
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