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Building comprehensive cancer control programmes

The Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT) was created by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in 2004 in response to the developing world's growing cancer crisis. Drawing on the IAEA's 30 years experience in radiation medicine and technology, PACT aims to help developing countries build a comprehensive, sustainable cancer control programme integrating prevention, screening, treatment and palliative care.

PACT aims to work with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other leading cancer organisations to develop joint programmes and raise funds for cancer treatment and care where they are most needed. The IAEA believes such public-private partnerships are essential to address future cancer needs in the developing world. In the short term PACT seeks to raise cancer awareness, assess needs and develop demonstration projects to attract donors.