President Martin Vizcarra on Monday called on citizens to support the 2020 National Public Fundraising Campaign held online by the Peruvian League Against Cancer from September 28 to October 3.
"Fundraising shows Peruvians' solidarity to fight a disease that causes the majority of deaths in Peru, and we do it now under special circumstances, as we face a pandemic," he said at the launch event.
According to the Head of State, even though the pandemic has forced the health system to prioritize the State's action toward its COVID-19 response, the other diseases that continue to plague the population cannot be put on hold.
"The most important thing is to intervene people when cancer can be managed and treated. Being the first to support this campaign is an example for all Peruvians to do the same," he expressed.
Noting the union and solidarity of Peruvians, the President remarked that everyone can participate virtually this time and that there is no justification for not doing so.
Mr. Vizcarra recalled that, in early September, he signed a law to ensure all children and teenagers with cancer have access to comprehensive care, but emphasized that prevention is the most important thing.
The statesman thanked the
League Against Cancer for the role it plays and noted that it enjoys the support of all Peruvians, including the Presidential Office, which made the first donation today, as a sign of its commitment to the fight against cancer.
During the launch ceremony, the President was accompanied by First Lady Maribel Diaz, who is the League Against Cancer Ambassador.
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Published: 9/28/2020