GPOS 2026 is a landmark international gathering dedicated to reshaping the global approach to cancer prevention, early detection, and sustainable public health action. The summit is organised by Swasthi Foundation, a Kerala-based public charitable trust with over a decade of committed service in preventive healthcare. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GPOS 2026 brings together leading oncologists, public health experts, policymakers, researchers & healthcare administrators from across India & around the world. The summit is designed as a collaborative platform to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and build actionable strategies that can reduce cancer burden through prevention-focused, community-centred approaches. The central theme of GPOS 2026 “United Against Cancer” reflects a shared commitment to collective responsibility. It underscores the belief that cancer prevention cannot be achieved by healthcare systems alone, but requires the combined efforts of governments, institutions, professionals, communities, and individuals working together toward a common goal. Cancer Safe Future: From Vision to Action GPOS 2026 is closely aligned with the evolving public health mission Cancer Safe Future, an initiative that builds upon Kerala’s strong foundation in cancer prevention while addressing emerging challenges with renewed urgency and innovation. Kerala continues to report one of the highest cancer incidence rates in the country, driven largely by modifiable risk factors such as tobacco and alcohol use, unhealthy dietary patterns, physical inactivity, obesity, and infection-related causes. Cancer Safe Future focuses on addressing these risks through awareness, lifestyle modification, early screening, and timely referral, ensuring that prevention is accessible, inclusive, and effective. Through large-scale free screening programmes, community engagement, and data-driven public health strategies, Cancer Safe Future envisions a society where cancer is detected early, treated effectively, and increasingly prevented. GPOS 2026 serves as a global extension of this mission — translating local success into shared learning and scalable global models. Key Highlights and Academic Programme GPOS 2026 will feature a comprehensive academic programme that includes keynote addresses, high-level panel discussions, policy dialogues, & interactive sessions covering the full spectrum of preventive oncology. The summit places equal emphasis on science, policy, and community engagement, recognising that sustainable cancer control requires integrated solutions. Distinguished leaders from medicine, public health, governance, and academia will share insights on topics such as cancer prevention strategies, early detection & screening models, emerging technologies, health system integration, survivorship, and quality-of-life care. It is designed not only to highlight scientific advances, but also to encourage meaningful dialogue between clinicians, administrators, and policymakers — ensuring that evidence translates into practice and policy. A Platform for Collaboration and Change Beyond academic exchange, GPOS 2026 is envisioned as a catalyst for collaboration. It offers participants a unique opportunity to build partnerships, foster cross-sector engagement, and contribute to shaping the future of cancer prevention at both national and global levels. The summit reflects Swasthi Foundation’s long-standing commitment to preventive healthcare through initiatives such as Snehathalam and community-based cancer screening programmes that have reached lakhs of individuals across Kerala. GPOS 2026 represents the culmination of these efforts — bringing local experience onto a global stage. Join the Movement GPOS 2026 invites healthcare professionals, researchers, public health leaders, institutions, and concerned citizens to be part of this important global dialogue. Together, we can move beyond treatment-centric models and work toward a future where prevention is prioritised, early detection is universal, and every life is valued. By uniting knowledge, policy, and community action, GPOS 2026 and the Cancer Safe Future initiative aim to create lasting impact — not just for Kerala or India, but for populations worldwide. Together, we move toward a Cancer-Safe Future.