Why Childhood Cancer should stay high on the EU Agenda for 2024-2029
Tuesday, 24 September 2024 (14:00 to 15:00 CEST)
Virtual Meeting
Hosted by: MEP, Loucas Fourlas (EPP, Cyprus)
Co-organised by the European Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP Europe) and Childhood Cancer International – Europe (CCI Europe)
As part of the Gold September – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month campaign, SIOP Europe and CCI Europe are proud to present this annual flagship policy event hosted by MEP Loucas Fourlas (EPP, Cyprus).
Following the European Parliament elections held from 6 to 9 June 2024, the new mandate for 2024-2029 has begun. This year's SIOPE Policy Event will focus on raising awareness and increasing support for childhood cancer research and treatment, aiming to reduce the persistent inequalities across Europe. The hope that EU decision-makers will keep these topics as a priority in the next five-years mandate.
We warmly invite you to register and join us for this crucial discussion on Tuesday, 24 September from 14.00 to 15.00 PM CEST (TBC). The event will be held in an online format.
It is crucial that health professionals, patients, survivors, and EU decision-makers will decide to keep the momentum to tackle the issue of childhood cancer coming up with strategies to foster equal access to medicines, clinical research, and care across Europe. Our mission is to cure more, cure better, and reduce inequalities.
Do not hesitate to inform your colleagues to join as well and share within their networks.
We look forward to welcoming you on 24 September so that together we can strive for a brighter future for children and young people with cancer.
Background
The European Cancer Community is united in its ongoing commitment to cure more, cure better, and address the persistent inequalities in childhood cancer research and care across Europe. With the recent elections of the European Parliament there is a renewed urgency to engage with EU decision-makers and ensure that the fight against childhood cancer remains a priority on the EU agenda.
For queries or further information, please send an email to: rachele.vedovelli@siope.eu and caroline.queiroz@siope.eu