UICC - Union for International Cancer Control

31/05/2026

Vapes are designed by the to***co industry to look, taste, and smell appealing, coming in a range of flavours and colours, but they are in fact filled with harmful substances, from toxic chemicals to heavy metals.

Do you know what is inside? Watch this video to find out more on ***coDay.

31/05/2026

Despite global efforts to reduce smoking rates, the to***co industry continues to exert a devastating toll on global health, with eight million deaths per year, and emerging to***co products posing new threats, particularly to younger generations.

Find out more about the benefits of quitting smoking this ***coDay!

https://www.uicc.org/what-we-do/thematic-areas/to***co-control #53989

30/05/2026

To***co taxation is one of the most cost‑effective to***co control measures to reduce consumption. But it faces intense industry opposition.

UICC has been working with Cancer Research UK (CRUK), a UICC member, to support civil society partners and members in Kenya and Uganda in strengthening to***co taxation by combining evidence, youth advocacy, and ongoing engagement in national budget processes.

Ahead of World No To***co Day on Sunday 31 May, find out how the coalitions have secured hard‑won to***co tax reforms: https://lnkd.in/epDekexv

***coDay

28/05/2026

We’re excited to welcome the European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as CERN, to the UICC community. 🎉

By applying its expertise in accelerator, detector, and digital technologies, CERN is advancing cancer care — from more precise proton and carbon-ion therapy to AI-driven tumour detection and the production of rare medical radionuclides.

Welcome to the UICC network, CERN. 🧡

20/05/2026

UICC was delighted to host the side event “Five years of the World Health Organization’s Global Breast Cancer Initiative: Championing progress, accelerating action”.

The event was sponsored by the Ministries of Health of Botswana, Egypt and Indonesia, and the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), with the support of the World Health Organization, showcasing country-led efforts to accelerate action to reduce breast cancer mortality, and reach the 60:60:80 targets.

It was inspiring to hear how countries are stepping up in terms of investments in raising awareness, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer, including training oncologists, purchasing mammograms, and teaching people how to self-examine.

A sincere thank you to our esteemed speakers and to Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, UICC President-elect, for her welcome and H.E. Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone, for her video message.

20/05/2026

Don't forget to tune into 'From Global Commitments to Integrated Lung Health Action, a hashtag side event taking place in 30 minutes!

🌐 Watch it live: www.uicc.org/news-and-updates/events/global-commitments-integrated-lung-health-action-advancing-early-diagnosis

📅 Join us in person in Room C at the WHO Headquarters.
🕐 13:00–14:30
❗WHA accreditation is necessary to access the venue.

This session explores practical strategies to improve early lung cancer diagnosis and expand equitable access to COPD and asthma medicines through integrated, country-led approaches.

20/05/2026

is taking place in Lyon 🇫🇷 until Thursday 21 May - an event to celebrate IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organization’s 60 years of research and to set challenges for the next 60 years of ! 
 
UICC is a proud supporter and looks forward to participating in a range of sessions. If you’re at IARC, find us at our booth – and reach out to Sally Hopkins and Laila Harras-Pelletier.
 
Read our recent interview with Dr Elisabete Weiderpass, Director, IARC, as she reflects on the past 60 years of IARC. 
 
Find out more at uicc.org 🧡

19/05/2026

UICC was delighted to co-host the side event ‘Building people-centred cancer systems: advancing rights, equity and support across the care pathway,’ with McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer, at UICC’s offices this morning.

People-centred care extends beyond traditional notions of patient engagement. It is a matter of human rights, and social and economic resilience. With 53.5 million people alive within 5 years following diagnosis, as of 2022, we must listen to those affected and ensure availability and access to legal protections and social supports to enable people impacted by cancer to thrive.

Thank you to the McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer and our speakers.

18/05/2026

Are you participating in the World Health Assembly this week?

Join us for a high-level side event, 'From Global Commitments to Integrated Lung Health Action', where global experts will share insights and drive progress on lung cancer screening, access to inhaled meds for COPD and asthma, and integrated lung health.

Hosted by UICC, the Ministry Of Health, Malaysia (KKM), the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, and the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) and co-sponsored by Kenya, the Philippines, Brazil, and the NCD Alliance, this event will bring together key decision-makers shaping national and global health policy.

📅 Join us on Wednesday 20 May
🕐 13:00–14:30
📍 Room C at the WHO Headquarters
❗WHA accreditation is necessary to access the venue.
🌐 Watch it live: www.uicc.org/news-and-updates/events/global-commitments-integrated-lung-health-action-advancing-early-diagnosis