On 24 June, the European Commission adopted a Communication proposing a European Partnership for Action Against Cancer for the period 2009-2013.
Through the Partnership the Commission looks to support the Member States in their efforts to tackle cancer by providing a framework for identifying and sharing information, capacity and expertise in cancer prevention and control, and by engaging relevant stakeholders across the European Union in a collective effort.
The objective is for all Member States to have integrated Cancer Plans by the end of the Partnership. In order to achieve the objective of 100% population screening for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer, the Member States should promote large scale information campaigns on cancer screening directed at the general public and health-care providers.
Other objectives of the multi-stakeholder partnership will be to tackle inequalities in cancer mortality, developing coordinated approach to cancer research, and ensuring accurate and comparable data necessary for policy and action.
For more information about the Partnership please contact Miriam Gargesi, EDMA Communications Manager. |