UICC withdraws from the World Cancer Series

UICC regrets to announce that it has made the decision to withdraw as a supporting organisation from the World Cancer Series (WCS), organised by Economist Impact. This decision stems from the fact that UICC has learned that Economist Impact works with Philip Morris International (PMI) and Japan Tobacco International (JTI).

UICC has a longstanding policy of not engaging with the tobacco industry, in alignment with the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. This policy reflects our commitment to public health and our dedication to reducing the global burden of cancer.  

Tobacco causes 85% of lung cancers and it is a risk factor for multiple non-communicable diseases.