World Cancer Day: February 4th, 2023
Authors and institutional affiliations: Jane Frances Zalwango and Naiga Helen Nelly, Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program-Field Epidemiology Fellow Cohort 2022
World Cancer Day is observed worldwide on February 4th. The aim is to inform and encourage people on its prevention, early detection, and treatment. World Cancer Day 2023 is the second year of the three-year ‘Close the Care Gap’ campaign, which focuses on equity.
The second year will be focused on bringing together individuals, groups, advocates, and decision-makers to push for change and take action. Real-world progress is highlighted alongside innovation and medical achievements.
Even little efforts, such as encouraging neighbors to transport a neighbor to cancer treatment or ensuring that the neighborhood school provides a variety of healthy and affordable food options, can have a big impact.
Fun fact: World Cancer Day has become one of the most celebrated health awareness days around the world. Different colors and symbols are used to identify and promote the fight against different types of cancer. The pink ribbon represents breast cancer awareness, while the orange ribbon raises awareness of childhood cancer. The American Cancer Society uses the daffodil flower to symbolize hope for a world without cancer.
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