Join us on Monday, September 22th, 2025, from 8:00 to 9:30 am (EDT) for the webinar "Gold September: Promoting Equitable Access to Quality Medicines and Technologies" to mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2025. This event will highlight advances in the region related to timely access to quality medicines and technologies, as part of the ongoing efforts of the WHO Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer (GICC) and the Global Platform for Access to Medicines for Childhood Cancer (GPACCM).
RECORDING
The session's objectives are:
- Present regional progress in the implementation of the Global Platform for Access to Medicines for Childhood Cancer (GPACCM).
- Share successful experiences from countries in promoting equitable access to medicines and technologies for childhood cancer
- Promote collaborative work between St. Jude, PAHO and Member States in support of access to medicines and technologies for childhood cancer.
This webinar will provide a platform for sharing knowledge, best practices, and resources, fostering regional collaboration to strengthen equitable access to medicines and technologies for childhood cancer.
How to participate
- DAY: Monday, September 22, 2025
- TIME: 8:00 a.m. (Washington, DC time or EDT) [See the bottom of this page for times in other cities]
- LANGUAGES: English, Spanish and Portuguese with simultaneous interpretation in those languages
- REGISTRATION: https://paho-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f6zLby9sTw--CJJJ88E4MA#/registration
Agenda
8:00 a.m. ̶ Welcome remarks
- Toby Kasper, St Jude
- Santiago Millan, WHO
8:10 a.m. ̶ Regional progress in the implementation of the Global Platform for Access to Medicines for Childhood Cancer.
- Liliana Vasquez, PAHO
Country experiences.
- Ecuador: Lisette Mármol, Childhood cancer focal point, Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador
- El Salvador: Andrea Chacón, Cancer Unit, Ministry of Health of El Salvador
8:40 a.m. ̶ NCCP ICAYA - Pilar R.
- Catherine Lam, St. Jude
Country experiences.
- Chile: Julia Palma, Cancer advisor, Ministry of Health of Chile
- Dominican Republic: Andelys de la Rosa, NCD Director, Ministry of Health of the Dominican Republic.
9:10 a.m. ̶ Launch of the video on the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines
- Christopher Lim, PAHO
9:20 a.m. ̶ Closing remarks
- Mauricio Maza, PAHO
About Gold September
Every September, the golden ribbon becomes a global symbol of childhood cancer awareness, reminding us of our shared commitment to ensuring that all children and adolescents with cancer have access to early diagnosis, quality treatment, and comprehensive care. In the Americas, Gold September represents an opportunity to highlight the progress made, recognize persistent challenges, and strengthen cooperation among countries, institutions, and key stakeholders in the fight against childhood cancer.
Learn more about PAHO´s work on this topic at:
Time in other cities
- 5:00 a.m. – Los Angeles, Vancouver
- 6:00 a.m. – Belmopan, Guatemala City, Managua, Mexico City, San José (CR), San Salvador, Tegucigalpa
- 7:00 a.m. – Bogotá, Panama City, Kingston, Lima, Quito
- 8:00 a.m. – Bridgetown, Caracas, Georgetown, Havana, La Paz, Port of Spain, Port-au-Prince, Nassau, Ottawa, San Juan, Santo Domingo, Washington D.C.,
- 9:00 a.m. – Asunción, Buenos Aires, Brasilia, Montevideo, Paramaribo, Santiago
- 10:00 a.m. – Geneva, Madrid
For other cities, please check the local time on this link.