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Cancer Care Equity: Indian Doctor to Lead Global Fight
23 Oct
Summary
- Dr. C.S. Pramesh elected UICC president for 2028-2030 term.
- Focus on equitable cancer treatment access, especially in LMICs.
- Leveraging India's National Cancer Grid model for global sharing.
Dr. C.S. Pramesh has been elected president-elect of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), an organization comprising over 1,100 members across 170 countries. He will assume the presidency for the 2028-2030 term, with his term as president-elect beginning in 2026. Dr. Pramesh, director of Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, aims to make cancer treatment and care more accessible globally, focusing on reducing inequities in low- and middle-income countries.
His agenda includes fostering collaboration among cancer organizations, governments, and healthcare professionals to improve access to early diagnosis, quality treatment, and medical advice. Dr. Pramesh highlighted the success of India's National Cancer Grid, a network of over 420 institutions, as a model for sharing best practices and improving treatment standards across diverse regions.
Dr. Pramesh also supports the UICC's Access to Oncology Medicines (ATOM) initiative, designed to enhance access to affordable cancer medications. He hopes to transition the promise of equal cancer care into tangible actions and better patient outcomes during his tenure.
