A meeting of the expert group to finalize the draft Action Plan for implementing the Concept of Cooperation among the Commonwealth of Independent States Member States in Countering Oncological Diseases for 2027–2030 was held online on January 20, 2026.
The event was attended by:
– Experts from Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan;
– Representatives of the Association of Directors of Oncology and Radiology Centers and Institutes of the CIS and Eurasian Countries;
– Representatives of the CIS basic organization in oncology;
– Representatives of the CIS Executive Committee.
Following the discussion, the meeting participants finalized and agreed on the draft Action Plan for implementing the Concept of Cooperation among Commonwealth of Independent States Member States in Countering Oncological Diseases for 2027–2030, as well as the draft corresponding Decision of the CIS Economic Council.
Based on the meeting’s outcomes, it was decided to submit the expert group’s materials to the CIS member states for consideration, including for domestic coordination.
For reference
Interaction within the Commonwealth to consolidate efforts in combating malignant diseases is conducted in accordance with the Concept of Cooperation in Countering Oncological Diseases, approved by the CIS Heads of Government Council in 2016.
The document defines the main principles of cooperation among Commonwealth states in the fields of prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of oncological diseases, as well as medical, economic, legal, and social measures aimed at preserving and strengthening human health and maintaining active longevity.
The Action Plan for implementing the Concept is aimed at improving public health indicators by reducing mortality from malignant neoplasms and increasing the life expectancy and quality of life for patients with oncological pathology.