Over 300 Experts Discuss New Approaches to Childhood Cancer Care in Samarkand
Uzbekistan
More than 300 participants from dozens of countries attended the Second International Congress on Childhood Cancer, held alongside the World Summit on Children’s Wellbeing. Experts discussed modern diagnostic and treatment methods, cellular technologies, rehabilitation, and long-term support for young patients and their families.
Participants included representatives of the World Health Organization, St. Jude Global, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Medical University of Vienna, alongside specialists from Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Austria, Germany, India, Italy, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, the United States, Türkiye, Japan and other countries.
The scientific programme covered national childhood cancer control systems, advanced diagnostic and treatment methods, stem cell transplantation, and cell and gene therapy. Experts also examined personalised approaches that take the specific characteristics of each disease into account when selecting treatment.
Dedicated sessions addressed supportive and palliative care, complication prevention, rehabilitation and family support. Participants also discussed interagency coordination and stronger international scientific and academic collaboration through the International Academic Hub for Childhood Cancer.
Hospital-based education was another focus. The Zamin Foundation presented Uzbekistan’s comprehensive hospital education model and the Mehrli Maktab network of hospital schools, which help children undergoing treatment continue their education.
The congress took place within the World Summit “Investing in Children’s Wellbeing: A Path to Sustainable and Equitable Development for Future Generations.” The summit concluded with the adoption of the Samarkand Declaration, which promotes systematic support for children at every stage of life, from pregnancy and early development through entry into working life.
The declaration signals a shift from one-off initiatives towards continuous support that brings together healthcare, education and social services. The approach calls for coordinated action by government institutions, international organisations and specialists to improve outcomes for children and their families.
The scientific programme covered national childhood cancer control systems, advanced diagnostic and treatment methods, stem cell transplantation, and cell and gene therapy. Experts also examined personalised approaches that take the specific characteristics of each disease into account when selecting treatment.
Dedicated sessions addressed supportive and palliative care, complication prevention, rehabilitation and family support. Participants also discussed interagency coordination and stronger international scientific and academic collaboration through the International Academic Hub for Childhood Cancer.
Hospital-based education was another focus. The Zamin Foundation presented Uzbekistan’s comprehensive hospital education model and the Mehrli Maktab network of hospital schools, which help children undergoing treatment continue their education.
The congress took place within the World Summit “Investing in Children’s Wellbeing: A Path to Sustainable and Equitable Development for Future Generations.” The summit concluded with the adoption of the Samarkand Declaration, which promotes systematic support for children at every stage of life, from pregnancy and early development through entry into working life.
The declaration signals a shift from one-off initiatives towards continuous support that brings together healthcare, education and social services. The approach calls for coordinated action by government institutions, international organisations and specialists to improve outcomes for children and their families.
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