WHO: Early cancer diagnosis, better trained medics can save lives, money
Each year, 8.8 million people die from cancer, mostly in low- and middle-income countries, according to WHO figures.
With focus on cervical cancer, Ban says where people live should not determine chances of survival
Ban Ki-moon called to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health issue while also reducing the burden that millions face from all cancers.
Special event: Towards a Cervical Cancer Free World
On World Cancer Day, join us to shed light on cervical cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths in low- and middle-income countries, which kills over 250,000 women annually.