WHO, Uzbekistan’s first lady push for 60% cancer survival by 2030

Breakdown

• Global leaders and health experts pledged to raise childhood cancer survival rates to 60% by 2030. 10s
• The initiative was highlighted at an international event hosted by Uzbekistan, WHO, Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the Zamin Foundation. 26s
• Uzbekistan’s first lady stressed the need for action, citing over 2 billion children at risk or suffering from non-communicable diseases. 37s
• Uzbekistan has improved cancer treatment standards and expanded access to medicines in recent years. 1m 44s
• The 60% survival target is described as a global promise to ensure all children have a fair chance to survive cancer. 2m 12s