WHO-IAEA Joint Programme on Cancer Control Dr Cecilia Sepúlveda Senior Adviser Cancer Control Slide 1
WHO-IAEA Joint Programme on Cancer Control Launched in May 2009. Brings together two UN organizations with complementary mandates in cancer control: – WHO: world leading agency for public health promotes comprehensive approach to cancer prevention and control since the early 80's – IAEA: world leading agency for radiation medicine, a vital element for cancer diagnosis and treatment Slide 2
WHO's&global&mobiliza/on&against&NCDs& 2000 Global Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases 2003 Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health 2004 WHA Resolution Cancer Prevention and Control 2005 Action Plan 2008-2013 on the Global Strategy for the Prevention and Control of NCDs 2008 Global Strategy to Reduce the Harmful Use of Alcohol 2009 WHO Global Status Report on NCDs 2010 2011 Political Declaration on NCDs 2012+ Realizing&the&commitments&made&in&the&Poli/cal&Declara/on&
UN&DECLARATION:&Specific&assignments&given&to&WHO& ! To reaffirm WHO's leadership and coordination role in promoting and monitoring global action against NCDs (13) ! To intensify efforts to assist Member States in implementing, Global Strategy on NCDs and its Action Plan (45, 52, 54) ! To work together with other UN Agencies in a coordinated manner to support national efforts (13) ! To develop a comprehensive global monitoring framework and recommendations for a set of voluntary global targets (61, 62) ! To provide input to Secretary-General's report to the UNGA on options for strengthening multisectoral action / partnership (64)
WHO-IAEA Joint Programme on Cancer Control Overall Purpose Coordinate activities and resources supporting the development and implementation of sustainable National Cancer Control Programmes (NCCPs) in low-, middle-income countries within the context of NCDs Slide 5
Proportion of countries with cancer policies, plans or strategies WHO NCD Capacity survey Slide 6
WHO-IAEA Joint Programme on Cancer Control Roles and resposnibilities WHO • Build/reinforce country capacity to plan and implement NCCPs • Integrate cancer early detection and palliative care at primary health care where referral systems are in place IAEA • Strengthen radiotherapy capacity in line with national cancer control priorities IARC • Strengthen research capacity and information systems WHO-IAEA • Manage, monitor and evaluate the joint activities • Mobilize resources for defined activities Slide 7
WHO-IAEA Joint Cancer Control Programme Criteria for selection of countries • Country commitment to NCD/cancer control • Focal person for NCD/NCCP • Supporting national committee • Minimal facilities for cancer care • Health infrastructure based on primary care • Ability to develop and implement NCCPs that will be sustainable using domestic resources Slide 8
WHO-IAEA Joint Cancer Control Programme The Way Forward • Ensure alignment to NCD Global Action Plan • Strengthen planning and coordinating role of WHO-IAEA Steering Group • Reinforce involvement of WHO global, regional and country offices to support country work • Evaluate and report regularly on joint activities • Develop a joint website Slide 9
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