WHO’s 79th World Health Assembly brings together global leaders to shape international health priorities for the year ahead. As an official non-state actor, SIOP is actively engaging in key discussions on NCDs, universal health coverage, childhood cancer and global health equity through statements, advocacy and side events. Watch SIOP’s Joint Constituency Statement delivered today by our onsite delegate, Prof Maja Beck-Popovic, here.
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SIOP members are warmly invited to join the Open Forum 2026—a unique opportunity to connect directly with SIOP leadership, share your perspectives, and actively contribute to shaping the organization’s future.
Building on insights and discussions from previous sessions, this meeting—led by Maria Olsson, RN, PhD (Survivorship Strategic Group)—will continue to advance nursing engagement and collaboration in survivorship care.
This meeting offers a great opportunity to connect with colleagues worldwide and hear updates on current and upcoming Young SIOP initiatives.
On World No Tobacco Day [Sun, May 31, 2026], SIOP joins the global health community to raise the alarm on tobacco and nicotine product exposure among young people.
As an official non-state actor at the 79th World Health Assembly, SIOP is actively advocating for childhood cancer, non-communicable diseases, and global health equity through side events and a joint constituency statement delivered by onsite delegate Prof. Maja Beck-Popovic.