Miriam Mutebi, Breast Surgical Oncologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Aga Khan University Hospital, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“There’s a reason Melbourne is a consistent winner of the world’s most livable cities and home to one of the most diverse populations… its heart is truly in its people.
The famous hospitality here is immediate and striking; a warmth I felt right down to my Uber driver inviting me to break bread with his family. This city is more than a world-class host; it is a vibrant meeting point, and you can feel its pulse and warmth.
It is to this welcoming and diverse scenario that World Cancer Leaders have descended, with a singular, crucial mission: to re-tackle the current challenges of global cancer control. We are here to ensure that every patient, everywhere, has access to safe, timely, and affordable cancer care.
The Power of the Collective Light
In reflecting on our core Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) theme, “United by Unique,” I was struck by the Melbourne skyline at night. How beautiful the individual lights are, each representing a unique idea, best practice, or perspective from a different continent and setting. Yet, it is the sum of those lights, shining together, that makes the entire vista truly amazing.
This is the very essence of our convening: bringing our unique perspectives and contributions to this critical global conversation to achieve global improvement in each of our individual cancer journeys.
The official convening began with a preparatory UICC Board Meeting held on Monday at the Cancer Council Victoria (CCV) offices. The session was expertly hosted by Todd Harper, CEO of CCV and fellow UICC Board Member, and led by our President, Ulrika Årehed Kågström
This essential pre-meeting successfully set the strategic stage for what promises to be a transformative World Cancer Leaders’ Summit (WCLS). Looking forward to excellent and productive meetings over the coming days!”
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