Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide and the leading cause of cancer death in women, with the heaviest burden falling on low- and middle-income countries. Where a woman lives shouldn’t determine whether her cancer is found early and treated in time. Yet local health systems often face structural barriers when turning global guidelines into concrete, context-specific action.

Bridging global strategy and local implementation

To close that gap, the City Cancer Challenge Foundation (C/Can) and the World Health Organization (WHO), with technical support from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), partnered to put the WHO Global Breast Cancer Initiative (GBCI) into practice at city level. Phase I (2023–2026) tested a structured methodology for operationalising the GBCI Framework, working with local stakeholders to develop city-led Breast Cancer Action Plans (BCAPs) that span early detection, timely diagnosis and comprehensive treatment.

What to expect

This webinar brings global and local voices together for a fast-paced, story-driven panel discussion. Panellists will walk participants through the implementation journey step by step, starting with the GBCI technical package and moving through local implementation workshops to the Breast Cancer Action Plans that cities developed. Along the way, WHO, C/Can and city leaders will share how they collaborated, what worked, and which lessons matter most for policymakers looking to scale this approach. The panel will close with the strategic ambition for GBCI Phase 2, followed by an extended Q&A where you can put your questions directly to the speakers.