WHA announce adaptation of a new resolution to improve cancer prevention and control
The World Health Assembly (WHA), last month announced the adaptation of a new resolution to improve cancer prevention and control last month. The decision-making body of the WHO has responded to rising levels of cancer across the world and has highlighted in particular the need for better cancer prevention methods, earlier diagnosis and treatment and improved palliative care.
Key points:
- to ensure the medical availability of opioid analgesics according to international treaties and recommendations of WHO and the International Narcotics Control Board and subject to an efficient monitoring and control system
- to promote research on development of an effective vaccine against cervical cancer
- to explore all opportunities to improve the accessibility, affordability and availability of chemotherapy drugs, particularly in developing countries, for the treatment of HIV/AIDSrelated cancers
Click here for a link to the WHO site: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2005/pr_wha06/en/index
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