Icon signs MOU with China Anti-Cancer Association – Australia

In 2017, Icon Group signed an MOU with China Anti-Cancer Association (CACA), a non-governmental organisation dedicated to the prevention and treatment of cancer.

The MOU see Icon working alongside CACA to provide bespoke training packages for doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals in China. Icon is also proud to be the Australian provider in the Chinese Association for Science and Technology Program for ‘Belt and Road’ International Technology Organisation Collaboration Platform. This initiative sees Icon Group as the Australian Training Base for belt and road countries as we work together to upskill oncology professionals.

Today, Icon extends this relationship signing a further MOU with CACA’s Australian arm (CACA-AU). This agreement will see Icon and CACA-AU collaborate for the benefit of Chinese oncology specialists and cancer patients in Australia. It will further promote knowledge and information exchange between related clinical professionals in Australia and China and provide relevant education to support cancer patients and their families across the rich and growing Chinese Australian community.

“Cancer incidence in China is expected to increase by 70% by 2025, and Icon is ready to help reduce that burden. Many cancer patients in China have to travel long distances to access care. So by working with local partners and exporting our Australian expertise, we are providing world-class cancer care to people where and when they need it,” said Mr Middleton.