World Cancer Leaders' Summit

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02 November2027
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05 November2027
Nairobi , Kenya
Organiser(s):
Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
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World Cancer Leaders' Summit 2027

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wcls_2025_report_fa.pdf

2025 World Cancer Leaders’ Summit united 400+ experts from 55 nations in Melbourne to advance global cancer control.

Author(s):
Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
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pr-wcls2025-world_cancer_declaration.pdf

Thursday 20 November 2025 (Melbourne, Australia) — UICC today launched the World Cancer Declaration 2025–2035, developed in collaboration with its global membership network spanning over 170 countries.

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Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
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Global health leaders convened at UICC’s World Cancer Leaders’ Summit to discuss equity, innovation, and implementation

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UICC launches new World Cancer Declaration at Melbourne summit, outlining a roadmap for global progress in cancer control

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UICC opens World Cancer Leaders’ Summit in Melbourne to address global priorities in cancer control

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wcls2025-media_advisory-uicc.pdf

Geneva, Tuesday 28 January 2025 – UICC is pleased to announce the new global World Cancer Day campaign 2025-2027 ‘United by Unique’ calling for a fundamental shift in cancer care and health systems worldwide towards a people-centred approach.

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Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
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Nairobi to host the 2027 World Cancer Leaders’ Summit, 2-5 November

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