2025 WORLD CANCER DAY: WHO Advocates For Adoption Of Global Cancer Initiatives

.... As Mulombo Assures of Support to Nigeria, Member States Towards Cancer Prevention, Treatment and Control.



The 2025 World Cancer Day, a globally recognized activity was held on Tuesday , 3 February 2025 in Abuja, the Nigeria capital with the Honourable Minister of State Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, WHO Country Representative, Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo and other stakeholders in attendance.


This year's edition of the World Cancer Day, with the theme; “United by Unique” and a sub-theme “United In Our goals, Unique In Our Needs," had Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo deliver a speech, which, if given the right attention, is capable of redirecting the country's health challenges towards achieving a better health sector for all.


Dr. Mulombo, his speech, expressed his delight at being invited to this year’s commemoration on World Cancer Day with the theme “United by Unique” and a sub-theme “United in our goals, Unique in our needs.”

He commended the Honorable Minister of State, Health, and Social Services, and his team, National Cancer Control Programme and the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment for the leadership and coordination of all cancer activities in the country.


The WHO Country Representative also gave commendation to all stakeholders present at the global event including cancer survivors for their individual and combined effort towards raising awareness, prevention and control of cancer in Nigeria. 


According to Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo, "The theme for this year "United by Unique" highlights that everyone's cancer experience is unique, but people can come together to fight cancer. The theme focuses on a people-centered approach to cancer care. This approach aims to put the needs of individuals, families, and communities at the center of health system. 


"We should not focus just on treating the disease, but we adopt perspectives and experiences of individuals, carers, families and communities as participants in, and beneficiaries of health systems that respond to their needs and preferences in holistic ways." 


"To support member states in their efforts towards cancer prevention, treatment and control, WHO advocates for adoption of Global Cancer Initiatives such as Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer (GICC), Cervical Cancer Elimination Initiative (CCEI) and the Global Breast Cancer Initiative." He stated.


"Hon. Minister, I am delighted that Nigeria already adopted these initiatives and prioritized cancer and NCDs in general in Health Sector Renewal Initiative through Sector Wide Approach (SWAp).


"WHO remains commitment to support the implementation of raising public awareness, prevention, treatment and control of cancer in Nigeria through SWAp. I enjoin us all to do our part as we support the government in its fight against cancer." Dr. Mulombo concluded.

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