SAMARKAND, October 22. /Dunyo IA/. The 2^nd International Congress on Childhood Cancer “From Cure to Quality of Life” is being held in Samarkand within the framework of the World Summit “Investing in Children's Wellbeing: A Path to Sustainable and Equitable Development for Future Generations”. Event has brought together healthcare leaders from Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Russia, alongside representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO), International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) and European School of Oncology (ESO). It also features participants from foreign university clinics, leading medical centers, international and national scientific communities and civil society, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

In her address to the Congress, the First Lady of Uzbekistan Ziroat Mirziyoyeva, called upon the international community, governments, scientists and humanitarian organizations to unite for concrete and urgent action: “Diseases and suffering know no political borders, nationality, or income level. Let us unite for a prosperous future, so that no child and no family is left alone with their pain!”.

The moving speeches of children from Mehrli Maktab deeply touched all participants, as they shared not only their personal stories but also the collective hope of children worldwide. Through their testimonies, congress attendees were able to briefly witness the outcomes of treatment through the eyes of a young patient - characterized by an incredible strength of spirit and profound gratitude.