Cancer

~ ~ / ~ c 1 1 / R . 6 'Ihe Regional Comnittee, 1 Having examined with interest the document on the problems of cancer submitted by tha Regional Mrector; Considering that cancer is a problem of great importance i n a l l countries and warrants the application of intensive health measures, 1. URGES the Governments: (a) t o undertake a cancer control p rogram within the framework of the oommurity plblic health ssrvfces; (b) t o modernize and create new fac i l i t i e s i n order to cope with the teohnical and social standaFda of traatmsnt in a develop- ing society; 2. REQLlESTS the Regional Mreator t o ass is t Oovernnmnts i n their efforts i n this respect, particularly by supplying expert advice i n order t o obtain s t a t i s t i ca l information on the geographical distr1tn~- tion of the disease and establish adequate treatment of the patients.