Breadcrumb World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) UICC works closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) on key items for the cancer and non-communicable disease (NCD) communities, such as the global strategy for the elimination of cervical cancer and the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. UICC works closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) on key items for the cancer and non-communicable disease (NCD) communities, such as the Global Strategy for the elimination of cervical cancer and the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Furthermore, UICC's Breast Cancer programme engages the breast cancer community to contribute to major global health targets, in particular the WHO Global Breast Cancer Initiative (GBCI), and supports the WHO global action plan on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), leading a task force on AMR and its impact on cancer care outcomes. UICC’s then President Sanchia Aranda and President- Elect Princess Dina, joined Dr Tedros and the Minister of Health of Ecuador, Veronica Espinosa on stage to close the Walk the Talk event and address the participants on 29 May 2018, in Geneva, Switzerland. Video address by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO at the World Cancer Congress 2022, in Geneva, Switzerland. Latest news and blog articles Updated list of essential medicines includes two new cancer medicines – more equitable access still needed Read more Aspartame classified as possible carcinogen but acceptable daily intake remains unchanged Read more WHO’s valuable partnership with UICC By: Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Read more Lived experience: a recognised health expertise for better person-centred care Read more Health system characteristics and breast cancer: Reduced mortality depends on health equity By: Dr Benjamin O. Anderson Read more Addressing equity and stigma in breast cancer care Read more Tags World Health Organization WHO Last update Wednesday 01 March 2023 Share this page
