M. Tezer Kutluk, Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Oncologists, Chair of the Scientific Board at Medicana Health Group, shared a post on LinkedIn:
”It was a pleasure an honor to be present at the launch of the 2025 update of the World Cancer Declaration during the World Cancer Leaders Summit in Melbourne-Australia, 18-20 November 2025.
Five global targets by 2035
- 25% reduction in global cancer mortality, through strengthened prevention, early detection, and equitable access to treatment and palliative care.
- 30% reduction in exposure to major cancer risk factors, including tobacco, alcohol, air pollution, and infectious agents such as HPV and Hepatitis B.
- 60% of cancers diagnosed at an early stage, focusing on cancers with established screening and early detection strategies.
- 80% of cancer care facilities equipped with essential medicines, diagnostics and technologies, ensuring safe, effective and affordable treatment.
- 50% of countries integrate essential cancer services into Universal Health Coverage (UHC) packages, to reduce financial hardship and improve access.
Five domains for national action
- Planning and implementation of comprehensive, evidence-based national cancer control plans with clear timelines and financing.
- Cancer information systems to produce reliable data on incidence, mortality, stage at diagnosis, treatment outcomes, and risk factors.
- Research and innovation to accelerate locally appropriate solutions and strengthen implementation research capacity.
- Education and training to expand and support a skilled cancer workforce through ongoing professional development.
- People-centred care, including meaningful engagement with patients and communities in programme design and delivery.
Five core principles to guide delivery
- Equity: ensuring all populations can access cancer services without discrimination or disparity.
- Collaboration: fostering transparent, cross-sectoral partnerships aligned with public health goals.
- Evidence: grounding policy and action in robust research and data.
- Sustainability: developing scalable, long-term strategies across the cancer care continuum.
- Accountability: securing political commitment and mechanisms for monitoring progress.
Reach the declaration at UICC Website.”
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