Qatar Airways has announced its Official Airline Sponsorship for the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to support its efforts towards cancer prevention and control. The announcement comes on the 20^th Anniversary of World Cancer Day.

The UICC is a non-governmental organisation focused on leading initiatives that unite and support the cancer community to ensure cancer control continues to be a priority in world health. The organisation will hold the 2020 World Cancer Congress in Muscat, Oman between 20-22 October, 2020. 

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said "Qatar Airways is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Union for International Cancer Control on the 20^th anniversary of World Cancer Day.

"Awareness and education is everything in the fight against this disease, and we are honoured to support UICC in its efforts. From everyone in this airline we wish the best for all people facing cancer whether themselves or through their loved ones."

Chief Executive Officer, Union for International Cancer Control, Dr. Cary Adams said, "Creating effective partnerships is a key element of how UICC operates and delivers impact. Qatar Airways is a strong partner for us and helps us drive measurable changes in cancer control globally. Together with our partners, we strive to make a difference in the lives of millions of people affected by cancer."

For the last three years in 2017, 2018 and 2019 the airline has showed its support for the global campaign Think Pink during Breast Cancer Awareness month with Limited Edition Amenity Kits and an all-female crew on a flight from Doha to Zurich.

In 2019, Qatar Airways commemorated the opening of its new ward at the King Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan, which serves leukaemia in-patients through its 24 state-of-the-art rooms.