The upcoming UICC World Cancer Congress 2026 in Hong Kong has drawn significant focus as global health leaders finalize preparations for the major international gathering, according to Annet Nakaganda, Founder of the Ananda Centre for Cancer Research (ACCR).
Global Cancer Control Sessions and Workshops
Nakaganda announced that preparations are complete and confirmed she will speak across multiple sessions at the congress. According to her statements, the extensive preparation reflects the past year of collaborative research, policy engagement, and capacity building designed to tackle pressing oncology challenges.
The scheduled presentations cover a diverse range of public health topics, beginning with a workshop on Wednesday, September 23, titled “From Commitments to Impact: Advancing Cervical Cancer Elimination,” running from 09:00 to 14:00.
Access to Innovation and Cancer Data Gaps
On Thursday, September 24, at 13:30 in rooms S423–S424, Nakaganda will present “From Opportunity to Impact: Promoting Country Activation to Accelerate Access to Cancer Innovation.”
Discussions will continue on Friday, September 25, at the Abstract Hub Rapid Fire Stage 2. From 09:40 to 10:40, the agenda features a presentation titled “Closing the Cancer Data Gap: Development of the CARIFAS Tool for Cancer Risk Factor Surveillance in Uganda.” Later that day, from 15:00 to 16:00, she will participate in the UICC Flagship Session focusing on “Cancer Control Planning – Engaging Stakeholders for Impact.”
Strengthening Health Systems and HPV Vaccination Policy
The final scheduled presentation takes place on Saturday, September 26, from 09:40 to 10:40 at the Abstract Hub Rapid Fire Stage 2. The session, titled “The Cancer Policy Lab Model: Strengthening Health Systems for Evidence-Informed HPV Vaccination Policy in Uganda,” highlights policy development.
According to Nakaganda, these sessions address core priorities she cares deeply about, including cancer data collection, HPV vaccination frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and systemic health improvements derived from lessons learned in Uganda.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the UICC World Cancer Congress 2026 taking place?
Preparations are underway for the event in Hong Kong, with sessions scheduled from September 23 to September 26, according to the official announcements.
What topics will Annet Nakaganda address at the congress?
According to the ACCR founder, her presentations will cover cervical cancer elimination, the CARIFAS risk factor surveillance tool, cancer policy labs for HPV vaccination, and stakeholder engagement for cancer control planning.
How can attendees participate in these sessions?
Delegates attending the World Cancer Congress 2026 in Hong Kong can join the specified workshops, flagship sessions, and rapid-fire abstract presentations scheduled throughout the multi-day event.
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