Mr. David Lewis, Australian Permanent Mission. Appreciates efforts of Dr. Gerra. Panama’s efforts in WHO EB resolution. Drawing upon CND resolution on which Australia has led for relief of pain and suffering. High priority on access to medical opioids for pain relief and palliative care. Moral obligation to work for better access. Guaranteeing access was …
Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
Plenary Day 3: NGO: union for international cancer control
6.2million die of cancer, 1.1 million people die of HIV. Opioid treatment is the most effective and needed pain treatment. Morphine is cheap, safe and effective however poor care integration and cultural issues means its provision is severely lacking. Promoting the adequate availability of these substances is enshrined in the conventions and various UN agency …