The China Anti-Cancer Association (CACA), led by Prof. Daiming Fan, has expressed its firm and wholehearted endorsement of Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan’s candidacy for Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), recognizing his solid oncology clinical experience, extensive global health diplomacy, and decades-long commitment to equitable cancer access and inclusive international partnerships.
“Endorsement Letter
In Support of Gevorg Tamamyan for WHO Director-General
To the Executive Board of the World Health Organization and the World Health Assembly, We, Prof. Daiming Fan, President of the China Anti-Cancer Association (CACA), and CACA as an institution, are pleased to offer our firm endorsement of Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan for the position of Director-General of the World Health Organization.
Against the backdrop of growing complex global public health challenges, the WHO requires a leader with outstanding professional expertise, long-term strategic vision, and unwavering dedication to universal equitable healthcare. Dr. Tamamyan perfectly fits this profile: he pairs solid oncology clinical experience with extensive experience in high-level global health diplomacy.
Dr. Tamamyan’s decades of work on equitable cancer access for low-and middleincome populations fully align with WHO’s global priorities. As a leading pediatric oncology practitioner with a proven track record of building inclusive international partnerships, he brings critical, hands-on experience to tackle the rising global burden of non-communicable diseases. His candidacy bridges frontline clinical practice and global public health policy, and his leadership will directly strengthen WHO’s capacity to support Member States in building resilient health systems and advancing health equity.
On behalf of CACA and our global network of experts and institutions, we wholeheartedly support Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan’s candidacy and urge Member States togive his nomination their full consideration.
Sincerely, Prof. Daiming Fan
President, China Anti-Cancer Association
President, Asian Oncology Society
President, World Association for Integrative Oncology.
September 28th , 2026″
About China Anti-Cancer Association
The China Anti-Cancer Association (CACA), established in 1984, is a national professional organization dedicated to advancing oncology in China through scientific research, clinical practice, professional education, academic exchange, and the dissemination of advances in cancer prevention and treatment. CACA has more than 820,000 individual members and 168 institutional members, with local anti-cancer associations established across 31 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions.
CACA also maintains an active role in international oncology cooperation and scientific exchange. It is officially listed by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) as a regional collaborator of ASCO Breakthrough, an international oncology meeting focused on advances in cancer care and collaboration across the Asia-Pacific region.
About Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan
Dr Gevorg Tamamyan, MD, MSc, PhD, DSc, FASCO, is a prospective candidate for the post of Director-General of the World Health Organization, nominated by the Republic of Botswana. He is a global leader in oncology, health systems strengthening, and international health cooperation, recognized for building bridges between countries and advancing equitable cancer care in resource-limited settings.
Dr. Tamamyan is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology at Yerevan State Medical University and CEO of the Immune Oncology Research Institute (IMMONC).
He is the Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of OncoDaily, one of the world’s largest oncology media platforms, created to democratize access to reliable, independent, and evidence-based cancer information globally.
Dr. Tamamyan was elected and currently serves as President of two major international pediatric oncology organizations: the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP) Asia Continental Branch, representing pediatric oncology professionals across Asia, and the Pediatric Oncology East and Mediterranean (POEM) Group, uniting 28 countries and 110 cancer centers. He also serves as Co-Chair of the St. Jude EURO Regional Advisory Committee, encompassing 13 European countries.
At the age of 32, Dr. Tamamyan was appointed Head of the Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Armenia, where he led the consolidation of previously fragmented pediatric oncology and hematology services into a single national center. Under his leadership, the Center evolved into a regional reference point, with survival rates reaching up to 80%.
He also co-founded City of Smile, a national pediatric cancer charity that helps ensure universal coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of every child and young adult with cancer in Armenia.
Dr. Tamamyan is Chairman of the Board of the Institute of Cancer and Crisis and an adviser to the Rector of Yerevan State Medical University. He previously served as President of the Harvard Club of Armenia.
Educated and trained across seven countries in Europe, North America, and Asia, his professional journey spans frontline clinical practice, research, academic leadership, national cancer center management, global health diplomacy, and institution building.
He is the recipient of numerous international awards and distinctions, including Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (FASCO); ASCO LIFe and IDEA Awards; UICC and IARC Young Leader Awards; the 40 Under 40 in Cancer Award; the Latin American and Caribbean Society of Medical Oncology (SLACOM) Award for Global Oncology Leadership; and the Global Health Catalyst Distinguished Leader Award.
He is married and has two daughters, Charlize and Letizia.
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