Access to Oncology Medicines Coalition
A UICC-led initiative pioneering access solutions for cancer medicines

Focus areas
Concerted and coordinated action is essential to prevent people from dying prematurely of cancer when high-quality, affordable, and effective cancer medicines and treatment are readily available. However, simply making cancer medicines available is not a guarantee that patients will receive the medicine they need when they need them.
The work of the ATOM Coalition, led by UICC, extends beyond short term solutions: addressing longstanding barriers in healthcare systems that limit patient access to quality, timely cancer medicines, including registration of medicines in country, supply chain management, and the availability of pathology and diagnostic infrastructure.
The ATOM Coalition was set up to ensure that low- and lower-middle income countries get the support they need to receive the essential cancer medicines where they are currently lacking, as well as the training on their use so that their availability becomes sustainable long term and addresses the specific needs of each country with respect to its cancer burden.