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Society | February 4, 2019, Monday // 08:38
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A new 3-year campaign started under the slogan: "I am and I will be", reported NOVA TV.
February 4th is the World Day for Cancer Control. This year the International Cancer Control Association and the World Health Organization are launching a new 3-year campaign under the slogan: "I am and I will be."
The day is observed every year with an aim to save millions of preventable deaths by raising awareness and education about the disease, pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action.
The campaign is an empowering call-to-action, urging for personal commitment and represents the power of individual action to impact the future.
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