Background
WHO launched an online self-paced course on National Cancer Control Planning for Programme Managers in December 2025. The course aims to provide key actors involved in national cancer planning with the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies for developing and implementing evidence-based National Cancer Control Plans (NCCPs) that are context-specific and aligned within the broader health agenda. Learners are also introduced to strategic global cancer initiatives that can inform and facilitate the implementation of their National Cancer Control Plans (NCCPs).
This monthly webinar series will complement the online self-paced learning and provide a dedicated platform for shared learning across the nine modules and discussion boards allowing the translation of theory into practical real-world knowledge and experience sharing.
Objectives:
- facilitate progress through the course modules by providing a platform for interactive learning and active participation;
- allow for sharing of experiences, best practices, feedback and insights, while promoting learner engagement across the modules;
- address matters arising from online learning, and improve the learning experience; and
- build collaboration and implementation networks across regions and countries.
Who should attend?
Individuals involved in cancer control planning at national, sub-national including program managers, advocacy and civil society organizations; professional associations, implementing partners, private sector and persons with lived experience, among other key stakeholders. This course is particularly relevant for individuals who are contributing to, coordinating, or overseeing the development or review of a National Cancer Control Plan. At the successful completion of the virtual course, the learner may have an opportunity to attend an in-person workshop.
Facilitated webinar series:
Webinar 1:26 May 2026 Module 1: Introduction to the course Case study: GICC case study on childhood cancer in Peru | Webinar 2:16 June 2026 Module 3: Pre-planning phase and Prioritization Case studies: ImPACT case study |
Webinar 3:21 July 2026 Module 5: Costing and Budgeting the NCCP Case studies: HTA in Thailand and costing for cancer | Webinar 4:11 August 2026 Module 7: Implementing the NCCP with focus on GICR Case Study: GICR Case Study: Development of PBCR in Kyrgyz Republic |
Webinar 5:25 August 2026 Module 8: Management of the NCCP Case study: MEAL case study by International Health Partnerships | Webinar 6:8 September 2026 Module 9: Advocacy, Strategic Communication and Partnership Case study: HPV vaccination in Malaysia and importance of partnerships |