World Cancer Day
♦ World Cancer Day is observed every year on the 4th of February to raise cancer awareness and encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. This day was formally established in 2000, following the signing of the Charter of Paris Against Cancer at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium in Paris. The charter called for international cooperation to advance cancer research, improve patient care, prioritise prevention, and ensure equitable access to treatment. Since then, World Cancer Day has grown into a global movement uniting governments, civil society, health professionals and survivors. ♦ 2026 theme: 'United by Unique'.