English News and Press Release on World and 5 other countries about Health, Protection and Human Rights and Epidemic; published on 07 Feb 2021 by UNFPA
Dubai: More than 35 international health-care experts, policymakers and specialists from 11 countries across four continents will participate in a cervical cancer awareness programme organised by a Sharjah-based cancer group.
The virtual conference to be held on January 27-28 titled ‘Accelerating Action on HPV and Cervical Cancer’ is being organsied by the UAE-based civil society organisation Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), under the patronage of Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and Founder and Patron of FOCP.
Even though cervical cancer is a preventable disease, according to World Health Organisation (WHO) studies, without decisive action at both national and global levels, the annual number of new cases of cervical cancer is expected to increase to 700,000 by 2030, while the annual number of deaths is projected to rise to 400,000.
UAE resident launches drive for cancer patient
20 Dec 2020 Mary Christine lost her own father to cancer in 2005, and has since been committed to helping cancer patients. On Dec.27, 2020, UAE-based adventurer Mary Christine will embark on a remarkable journey to promote ongoing fundraising efforts for eight-year-old, Karin, a Stage 1 leukaemia patient in the UAE.
In partnership with Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP), a UAE-based non-profit dedicated to raising cancer awareness and garnering financial support for those who cannot afford treatment, UK-born Christine will undertake a 7-day journey in an attempt to scale the 5,895m (19,340 ft) Mt. Kilimanjaro – the world’s tallest freestanding mountain, Africa’s highest peak, and one of the seven summits – to support Karin’s family through her ‘Climb for Cancer’ fundraising campaign.