Goals and Challenges in the Fight Against Cancer Webinar

Goals and Challenges in the Fight Against Cancer: Global Initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean

Thursday, February 8th, from 12:00 to 2:00pm (Washington DC time) 

The webinar will review and highlight the PAHO/WHO global initiatives for cancer control in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The event emphasizes specific goals and challenges faced in the fight against cancer, covering the main initiatives: the Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer; the Global Strategy for the Elimination of Cervical Cancer; and the Global Breast Cancer Initiative. Additionally, the “Latin American and the Caribbean Code Against Cancer”, developed with over 60 regional experts, will be highlighted. This Code includes specific recommendations for cancer prevention adapted to the regional contexts.