Cancer control planning
A comprehensive plan is a prerequisite for effective and efficient action on health nationally. There are two key areas where UICC is helping advance discussions and action on cancer control planning.
Through continuing the collaborative work on national cancer control plans (NCCPs) including both technical support to countries in the process of reviewing/ developing NCCPs and by providing regional perspectives and updates on plans.
NCCP reviews are conducted in collaboration with the International Cancer Control Partnership (ICCP) using a structured questionnaire (Oar et al. 2019) used for a global review of NCCPs in 2018 (Romero, Trapani et al. 2018).
For more information on national cancer control planning technical assistance please refer to the ICCP portal.
The second area UICC is working on is to explore, analyse and disseminate information on the inclusion of cancer in national Universal Health Care (UHC) strategies, working with colleagues from the World Health Organization (WHO) to achieve this.
Read the most recent review by UICC and ICCP of national cancer control planning around the world
What is the International Cancer Control Partnership (ICCP)?
ICCP is a group of organisations engaged in supporting country cancer control planning efforts. Through the ICCP, these organisations, including the WHO, CDC, NCI-USA, and UICC, are committed to working together to ensure that all countries have a well-resourced, quality cancer control plan, integrated with non-communicable disease control efforts. One of the primary examples of this is the ICCP Portal – a one-stop shop for cancer prevention and control planning.
More resources
The current global landscape of national cancer strategies: a new review by UICC and ICCP
“A goal without a plan is just a wish”: ICCP celebrates its 10-year anniversary
How cancer control planning can help close the gap in cancer care
NCCK: 20 years of advancing cancer care in the Republic of Korea
Why cancer control is fundamental during a pandemic
Assisting countries to implement National Cancer Control Plans
UICC aims to advance cancer control on a large scale to improve the lives of millions of people across the world
Driving global impact
Political will and a national strategy that prioritises targeted investments in cancer control as well as action at the international level can reduce the global cancer burden.
Targeted commitments
In 2020, an estimated 10 million people died prematurely from cancer. It is expected that by 2030, this number will rise to nearly 13 million. This alarming trend can be reversed with strong action at global and national levels.
Advocacy
UICC has created several new organisations and initiatives to address long-term public health challenges and unmet needs.
Creating new initiatives
Since 2013, the Young Leaders programme has been supporting emerging cancer control professionals to become successful leaders in cancer control and the wider global health community.
Young Leaders programme
Last update
Monday 10 February 2025