2025 World Cancer Declaration endorsement

The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) invites its members to endorse the new World Cancer Declaration 2025–2035, a bold and forward-looking framework designed to guide global cancer control efforts over the next decade.

Join UICC members from around the world in driving progress against cancer

About the World Cancer Declaration

The World Cancer Declaration provides a shared vision and framework for collective action in cancer control. It outlines clear, measurable targets to be achieved by 2035, guiding the efforts of all cancer stakeholders.

Since November 2023, UICC has been working with its members to update the previous World Cancer Declaration targets to better reflect new challenges, priorities and opportunities for global cancer control.

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This consultation has brought together over 400 organisations leading to the development of five global targets, five areas for action, and five principles:

Reduce global cancer mortality by 25%
Achieve a 30% reduction in exposure to major cancer risk factors
Ensure 60% of cancers are diagnosed at an early stage
Guarantee 80% of patients receive affordable and effective treatment and care
Ensure 50% of countries include essential cancer services in Universal Health Coverage (UHC) packages

Planning and implementation: Develop and implement comprehensive NCCPs.
Cancer information systems: Establish and strengthen robust, population-based cancer data systems.
Research and innovation: Increase investment in cancer research and innovation.
Education and training: Supporting a skilled cancer workforce.
People-centred care: Actively engage communities - especially people with lived experience

Equity: Ensure that cancer programmes and services are accessible to all populations
Collaboration: Promote transparent, accountable partnerships across sectors
Evidence: Ground policies and interventions in research and data
Sustainability: Develop long-term, scalable solutions
Accountability: Secure political will and establish mechanisms for monitoring and accountability

Read the full text of the World Cancer Declaration here.

Why endorse the Declaration

The World Cancer Declaration brings together organisations and individuals committed to advancing cancer control worldwide. Endorsing the World Cancer Declaration allows your organisation to actively contribute to a shared global vision for reducing the impact of cancer.

By endorsing, your organisation can:

Join a recognised network of leaders advancing cancer control.
Contribute to collective advocacy and policy influence at global and national levels.
Collaborate on achieving measurable, equitable targets for cancer prevention, treatment, and care.
Reinforce a commitment to evidence, equity, and sustainability in cancer control efforts.
Amplify your voice in international advocacy and policy dialogues.

Together, the UICC community are building momentum toward equitable access, stronger health systems, and measurable impact.

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The declaration has already been endorsed by:

PSG Institute Of Oncology
Reconciliation and Development Association - RADA
Tobacco Free Association of Zambia
Lymphoma Patient Association KIPA
Zambian Cancer Society
National Cancer Society Malaysia

African Palliative Care Association
Vanuatu Family Health Association
The University of Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine Jockey Club Institute of Cancer Care
Liga Contra el Cáncer-Perú
Teal Sisters Foundation
Shwe Yaung Hnin Si Cancer Foundation

Declarations of support

This declaration is pivotal to consolidating our efforts towards cancer prevention and effective treatment.

Eve Naminsango, Executive Director

African Palliative Care Association (APCA)

The World Cancer Declaration was endorsed by Shwe Yaung Hnin Si Cancer Foundation, a non-governmental organization, to urge global action against the alarming increase in cancer cases and deaths. It is time to call for action, emphasizing the expansion of equitable access to proven prevention strategies, early detection, treatment, and palliative care, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where most cancer deaths occur.

Yin Yin Htun, President

Shwe Yaung Hnin Si Cancer Foundation