World Cancer Day 2022: People across the world celebrate World Cancer Day on 4 February to make people aware of cancer and the prejudices associated with the condition. The International Union for Control of Cancer (UICC) has declared World Cancer Day as a “global cohesive initiative”. emotional support.
World Cancer Day: History
It was founded on 4 February 2000 during the World Cancer Conference for the New Millennium in Paris, France. On the same day, Koichiro Matsuura, the then General Director of UNESCO, and Jacques Chirac, the former President of France, signed the Paris Charter Against Cancer. Since then every year this day is marked with a different theme.
World Cancer Day: Significance
The World Cancer Day campaign seeks to raise awareness and remove the stigma surrounding the disease, which is now the second leading cause of mortality in the world. The main goal is to reduce disease-related illness and mortality, as well as prevent the injustice of unnecessary suffering caused by it. Many events are planned around the world on this day and this disease becomes a topic of discussion on social media.
World Cancer Day 2022: Theme
Close the care gap is the theme of World Cancer Day 2022-2024. It is more than just a calendar date. This initiative is meant to inspire improvement and inspire action even after the actual day has passed. It is a multi-year campaign that promises greater exposure and dialogue, as well as greater opportunities to raise awareness of the issue and ultimately make an impact. The inaugural year of the Close the Care Gap campaign focused on identifying and recognizing global inequalities in cancer care.
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