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MCM features on Global Health TV
ghtv.jpgGlobal Health TV has just released two feature stories and several in-depth interviews focusing on the My Child Matters (MCM) initiative and childhood cancer. Filmed at the recent two-day MCM forum in Dakar, Senegal, Global Health TV was present throughout the event and spoke with the UICC, sanofi-aventis and many of the key stakeholders involved in the paediatric oncology.
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The next health tsunami: Non-communicable diseases
wha_invitation.jpgGENEVA, Switzerland, 8 July 2009 - The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) and the World Heart Federation (WHF) called today on the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to take immediate action to avert the fastest growing threat by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) to global health.
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UN Secretary-General Signs Declaration at ECOSOC

web.gifGeneva, Switzerland, 6 July- The United Nations' (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) kicked off their High-level Segment today. The Innovation Fair 2009, which is held during the High-level Segment, is designed to showcase innovative projects and practices in the area of global public health by a wide range of stake holders in support of successful global public health activities.

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Dakar Manifesto signed

dakar_manifesto_signing.jpgA landmark manifesto has been signed at the My Child Matters event in Dakar as a commitment to fight childhood cancer in low- and middle- income countries.

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Prime Minisiter of Senegal calls for free treatment for children with cancer

dakar_isabel__patient.jpgGeneva, Switzerland and Paris, France - July 1, 2009 – Under the initiative of the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) and sanofi-aventis, representatives from 21 countries have met in Dakar, Senegal, on July 1 and 2, to review progress and strengthen measures in the fight against cancer in low- and middle- income countries, which began in 2004 through the “My Child Matters” program. 

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UICC is looking for a new CEO
uicc_flag_small.jpgThe International Union against Cancer is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer. Based in Geneva, Switzerland the CEO reports to the volunteer President and to the Board. We want a strategic leader who will take the UICC and the global cancer control effort to a new level through growth in membership, funding, programs – and the biennial World Cancer Congress.
 
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