Recap: World Cancer Day Brussels – 4 February 2025
On World Cancer Day 2025, Brussels hosted the project showcase ‘Fostering Synergies to Beat Cancer: The Impact of EU-Funded Projects’.
The event highlighted the significant contributions of EU-funded initiatives to Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and the EU Mission on Cancer, demonstrating how collaboration and innovation drive progress in cancer prevention, care, and research.
The event highlighted the significant contributions of EU-funded initiatives to Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and the EU Mission on Cancer, demonstrating how collaboration and innovation drive progress in cancer prevention, care, and research.
With 220 participants attending in person and nearly 500 joining online, the event brought together key stakeholders: representatives of EU-funded cancer projects, NGOs, health organisations, National Contact Points, National Focal Points, and policymakers. The discussions underscored the critical role of cross-sector synergies, data-driven approaches, equity, and innovation in shaping the future of cancer care.
RYHEALTH is Proud to Be Part of the Movement
As part of the EU-funded landscape, RYHEALTH was proud to contribute to these vital discussions. Engaging with leading experts, policymakers, and youth representatives, we witnessed first-hand the momentum behind collaborative cancer action.
The recognition of young people’s role in shaping future policies was particularly inspiring, reinforcing the need to integrate their perspectives into public health strategies.
The recognition of young people’s role in shaping future policies was particularly inspiring, reinforcing the need to integrate their perspectives into public health strategies.
The event reaffirmed that impactful change happens through collective efforts, and we remain committed to driving forward solutions that empower individuals and strengthen cancer prevention and care.