"The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) unites and supports the cancer community to reduce the global cancer burden, to promote greater equity, and to ensure that cancer control continues to be a priority in the world health and development agenda."
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The ICCP Portal is a one-stop shop for cancer prevention and control planning. It hosts selected resources on cancer control liketoolkits, multimedia campaigns or background data.
UICC addresses several crucial cancer themes throughout its convening, capacity building and advocacy activities
Antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) happens when microorganisms change and are still able to grow, even when they are exposed to antimicrobial medicines that are meant to kill or limit their growth.
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women worldwide, accounting for almost 1 in 4 cancer cases. It is the second most frequent cancer amongst both sexes and is the leading cause of death from cancer in women.
The world’s population is ageing rapidly. There are currently over 703 million people worldwide above the age of 65 years, representing 9.1% of the global population. Estimates suggest that this proportion will rise to 15.9% by 2050.
UICC is keenly aware of the monumental challenges the coronavirus pandemic creates for cancer organisations, people living with cancer and their caregivers.
Essential medicines are defined as those that “satisfy the priority health care needs of the population” and selected with regard to their public health relevance, evidence on efficacy and safety, and comparative cost-effectiveness.
Universal Health Coverage means that all people can benefit from quality health services, where and when they need them, without suffering financial hardship.
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