CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -By raising worldwide awareness, improving education and catalysing personal, collective, and government action, we’re working together to reimagine a world where millions of preventable cancer deaths are saved and access to lifesaving cancer treatment and care is equal for all-no matter who you are or where you live.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 2022, the global cancer community commemorates World Cancer Day, on February 4, with the slogan “Close the care gap".

Detailed explanation-3: -The theme for World Cancer day for the last three years - 2022, 2023 and 2024 - is “Close The Care Gap". The multi-year campaign is focused on addressing exposure, engagement, and opportunities to meet global awareness of Cancer Day. The official colours of World Cancer Day are blue and orange.

Detailed explanation-4: -This year’s theme is “close the care gap” which is about understanding the inequities in cancer care and taking actions to make the necessary progress to address them.

Detailed explanation-5: -2024: Together, we challenge those in power.