WHO: Urgent Action Needed for the Future of Cancer Care By Shuli Wong Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/who-urgent-action-needed-for-the-future-of-cancer-care/ UNITED NATIONS, Jul 15 2026 (IPS) - One in five people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and when the emotional and physical toll on close family members is factored in, an estimated 92 percent of people globally will be affected by cancer at least once in their lifetime. This staggering statistic is the centerpiece of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s latest global report on cancer. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -