World Cancer Day is celebrated on February 4

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Category : Important Days Published on: February 05 2024

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Every year on February 4, World Cancer Day is observed globally and is observed by WHO to make people aware about the disease cancer and how to cure it.
In 2024, the theme for World Cancer Day is "Close the care gap".
The slogan emphasizes the need to bridge the gap in access to quality cancer care.
The focus is on uniting voices and taking action to improve access to screening, early detection, treatment, and palliative care.

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