Director of the Egyptian Research Center at Ain Shams University presents Egypt's pioneering experience in the fight against cancer to the UN
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Professor Dr. Hisham Al-Ghazali, Chairman of the National Committee for the Presidential Initiative for Women's Health, Chairman of the Egyptian Society of Oncology, and Director of the Research Center at Ain Shams University (Egypt), participated in the official Egyptian delegation in the talks accompanying the United Nations General Assembly in New York (22-25 September 2025), to contribute to comprehensive and future solutions to eliminating cancer, especially In the country with low, middle income and high population density..
He presented Egypt's vision and its achievements in the fight against breast cancer and became the first country to achieve the three performance indicators that lead to a 40% reduction of deaths from breast cancer in 2040, as well as innovative scientific and digital solutions, the use of artificial intelligence and big information in the forecast of cancers and drawing machines to prevent them in a global meeting Leveling up alongside prestigious leadership, the multidisciplinary discussions have emphasized the urgent need to unify efforts for women’s health globally, bridge gaps, and ensure fairness in access to breast cancer care services and follow-up outcomes.
This was followed by the representation of Egypt at the International Cancer Control Meetings, organized by the International Alliance of Cancer Patients (ICPC) in cooperation with the United Nations at its headquarters and the presence of the President of the International Agency for Cancer Research (IARC) Dr. Elizabeth Federbass.
He presented the Egyptian national cancer strategy, based on the pillars of the World Health Organization (WHO GCBI) initiative and how the Egyptian model succeeded in achieving its goals and improving patient outcomes, making it an inspiring experience that can be utilized globally.
Global progress in the face of cancer requires innovation, scientific research, collaboration, solidarity, justice and a shared vision, leveraging on scientific advancements and the deployment of AI in scientific research, alongside bold policies, action partnerships, and sustainable funding to ensure fair access to treatment, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
The week ended with a joint side event between the International Cancer Alliance (ICC) and the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) under the theme "Bridging the gap in access to cancer care." Participate in the event, some of them are:
Elizabeth A. Mittendorf - President-elect of the American Association of Clinical Oncology
Karen Saltser - CEO of Bloomberg Media
Felicia Knaol - Director of the World Health Center at the University of California Los Angeles, Her Royal Highness Princess Dina Marad, and others
From health ministers, ambassadors, oncologists, and global health leaders to discuss urgent action priorities, innovative financial solutions, and bold initiatives to advance justice in cancer patient care. The discussions have highlighted the importance of early detection, prioritizing cancer in women, and sustainable funding models, emphasizing the shared responsibility to accelerate progress and ensure no patient is marginalized.
And in his participation A. Dr. Hisham Al-Ghazali affirmed that Egypt remains fully committed to working with international partners, decision-makers, and global institutions to accelerate progress and build a future in which justice is achieved and in which cancer patient care outcomes are improved for all.
