Samarkand to host world summit on children's wellbeing and congress on childhood cancer on October 21–22 with 600 delegates from over 100 countries

On October 21–22 the Uzbek city of Samarkand will host the world summit “Investing in Children's Wellbeing: A Path to Sustainable and Equitable Development for Future Generations” together with the Second International Congress on Childhood Cancer. According to UZA, about 600 people from more than 100 countries — government representatives, heads of international organisations and experts — will take part.

The summit officially opens on October 21 with high-level plenary sessions. Discussions will cover child protection, social protection, healthcare, education and early childhood development. The closing plenary is expected to adopt the Samarkand Declaration on Investing in Children's Wellbeing.

The congress will focus on early detection, advanced diagnostics, access to medicines, precision therapy and cell-based technologies, with rehabilitation, palliative care, infection control and long-term support for children also on the agenda.