This Project is Made Possible by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, and is Administered by the International Research & Exchanges Board.
Meeting of US Department Health & Human Services and Georgian Ministry of Labor, Health & Social Defense on Cooperation in Deseases Control and Prevention (Washington, USA, 1997).
Visit of ACS CEO and UICC Elected President Mr. John R. Seffrin, ACS Vice-President Mr. Michael F. Heron and Dr. Platon Esartia in Tbilisi (Jan, 2001)
Guests from ACS/UICC Were Introduced the Governmental and NGO Health Organizations Acting in Georgia in Field of Cancer Control: 
The first visit day was held at Georgian Ministry of Labor, Health and Social Defense under the hosting of Minister - Mr. Avtandil Djorbenadze and member of Georgian Parliament Health and Social Defense Comitte - Mr. Lado Chipashvili, followed by presentations in Public Health Department, where the structure of Georgian Public Health was introduced by Head - Mr. Ramaz Urushadze and Vice-Head - Mrs. Tamar Lobjanidze. Besides, National Cancer Center (NCC) was presented by President - Prof. Revaz Vepkhvadze and Programs Coordinator - Dr. Zaza Zarkua, NGO organization - Cancer Prevention Center by Director - Dr. Rema Gvamichava.
On the next day of visit, guests were hosted at NCC, where the Center was presented by General Director - Prof. Revaz Gagua and the NACC by President - Dr. Vasil Tkeshelashvili.
After the evaluation of conducted visit, ACS leader representatives invited the NACC to participate in ACSU ( New York, April 22-29, 2001). On the ACSU, ACS Supported NACC by SEED Grant in amount of 5.000 US $ due to Pfizer Foundation Donation for Realization of Cancer Control Activities in Region.
PUBLIC EDUCATION VIA RADIO FORTUNA
- JOINT PROJECT WITH PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
NACC with Public Health Department of Ministry of Labor, Health and Social Defence is conducting the joint project for population education via Radio Fortuna on issues of cancer prevention.
Recommendations already aired in radio, also audio versions of some of them.
NACC Modified Audio Recommendations
Participation of NACC International Affairs Coordinator Levan Bakanidze in American Cancer Society University (ACSU)
New York, April 22-29, 2001
According to ACS invitation, NACC International Affairs Coordinator Levan Bakanidze had an Honor to Participate in ACSU, Held in New York, April 22-29, 2001. Dr. Levan Bakanidze was awarded by ACS with gift - Laptop computer.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
SEED GRANT AND NEXT STEPS OF COOPERATION
NACC has already determined some items of possible budget for seed grant, particularly.
UCCC/NACC Proposition to All International Pharmacological Companies
UCCC offers All International Pharmacological Companies take participation in UCCC/NACC activities in terms of donations, considering the interests of both sides.
Geocell Donation to NACC
Geocell, the leader cellular communication company in Georgia, donated ~ 500 US $ to NACC. NACC will use this money as cost-sharing in OSGF Project: Conduction of Training Courses on Cancer Epidemiology and Medical Statistics in Georgian Cancer Centers.
NACC SUPPORTS THE CREATION OF UCCC
NACC as initiator of UCCC creation, acknowledging the significance of cancer fight activity extension through Caucasus, has bought the presentation equipmentdue due to funds from ACS SEED Grant (5000 US $) and Geocell Donation (~500 US $) and gifted them to newly established UCCC for Impulsion the Cancer Control Activity in Caucasian Region.
UCCC
Caucasian Union Against Cancer
(Union Caucasian Contra la Cancer - UCCC).
UCCC was organized in Tbilisi on May 07-10, 2001 by NACC initiative.
Declaration of UCCC Creation on II Congress of Oncologists of South Caucasus States
May 18, 2001, Baki, Azerbaijan
By the joint presentation of 3 abstracts from congress published materials (18 May, 2001), UCCC President and CEO - Vasil Tkeshelashvili, informed the congress participants on significance of UCCC creation and declared it's organization.
UCCC/NACC CEO – Vasil Tkeselasvili Report on Participation in II-ND Congress of Oncologists of South Caucasus States
May 17-19, 2001, Baki, Azerbaijan
BUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS
OF THE U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT IATP INTERNET GRANTS PROGRAM
NACC Has Finished the Work on Creation of NACC Web Site
May 31, 2001
NACC Report
Presentations on Creation of NACC OPEN Activities Declaration Site
On May 31, 2001 - 10.00-11.30 a.m.
Project Director & NACC/UCCC CEO - Vasil Tkeshelashvili has presented the created NACC Site to NCC President - Prof. Revaz Vepkhvadze.
On May 31, 2001 - 16.00-18.00 p.m.
The site also was presented to Public Health Department officials of Georgian Ministry of Labor, Health and Social Defense - Head - Mr. Ramaz Urushadze and Vice-Head - Mrs. Tamar Lobjanidze.They stressed on high quality of Site created by right strategical direction of NACC.
On June 4, 2001 - 10.00-10.30. a.m.
Dr.Vasil Tkeshelashvili presented the Site to Minister of Labor, Health and Social Defense
- Mr. Avtandil Djorbenadze. Minister appreciated the presented materials and agreement was reached on carrying out of joint efforts of governmental and NGO bodies in field of Cancer Control.
Minister mentioned, that in order of starting of Cancer Prevention, the preparation of legislative basis is neccessary. The NGO organizations should take their active participation in this process, particularly, UCCC/NACC. The cooperation between governmental and NGO organizations should be intensified in field of public education via different means of media.
Information Technology Prospects In The Caucasus 
1st ISN Executive Conference
June 13-15, 2001, Tbilisi, Georgia
June 14, 2001: 11.00-12.00:
NACC Web Site Presentation
NACC Has Finished the Realization of ACS SEED Grant
New Grant from IREX
IREX/IATP Created and Provided NACC as a Grant with Own Virtual Mail Server- mail.nacc.org.ge - for Free of Charge Service for Indefinite Time. Extension of IREX Support is maintained in the borders of IATP (Program Coordinator - Mr. Vakhtang Kontridze).
New Grant from OSGF for NACC Web Site Development
OSGF agreed to ensure the placement part of the NACC Site on it's server in order of multimedia presentation optimization on Web created due to ECA/IREX Internet Grant Competition. Extension of OSGF Support is maintained in the borders of Wide Open World program.
NACC New Grant
OSGF has financed NACC project:
Working Out of Diseases Management Standards in Terminal Illness
Project Budget - 4785 US $.
OSGF PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM COMPETITION ON LEARNING OF MODERN EPIDEMIOLOGY AND MEDICAL STATISTICS
Conduction of Postgraduate Training Courses on
Modern Methods of Cancer Epidemiological Research and Medical Statistics
PROGRAMS, Lists of participants
NACC New Project
NACC with National Cancer Center has prepared the project: Creation of National Cancer Center Web Site for getting the grant funding from ministry of Labor, Health and Social Defense (~5,000 US $).
The Summer Session of Postgraduate Training is Finished
In the borders of OSGF grant, National Cancer Center with UCCC/NACC have organized the Postgraduate Training Courses Summer Session from July 23 to August 3, 2001 in Gori (23-24.07.01), Kutaisi (26-27.07.01), Zugdidi (30-31.07.01) and Batumi (02-03.08.01) on the issues of: Modern Methods of Cancer Epidemiological Research and Medical Statistics. NACC Report
The Cost-sharer of Postgraduate Training Courses Summer Session were: American Cancer Society, UCCC/NACC, Firm "Geocell". Organizational assistance was provided by Public Health Department and Post-diploma Training State Medical Academy. Informational support was ensured by Radio "Fortuna".
NACC/UCCC Board Message to American People and American Cancer Society
NACC/UCCC and the whole Georgia are shocked of massacring tragedy happened with US and whole civilized humanity.
The terrorism, as cancer, destroys and demolishes the life and the progress. If their prevention is not possible, the only chance to avoid them is the conduction of radical measures.
NACC/UCCC expresses it's condolence to families of killed and injured civil citizens and is solider to American people and praying for the best.
NACC/UCCC is ready for volunteer participation with its limited resources in aid to civilian citizens in case of necessity.
The Autumn Session of Postgraduate Training is Started
In the borders of OSGF grant, National Cancer Center with UCCC/NACC is
starting the Postgraduate Training Courses Autumn Session on
September 17, 2001:
Tbilisi (17-19.09.01)- Telavi (11-12.10.01)
on the issues of: Modern Methods of Cancer Epidemiological Research and Medical Statistics.
Schedule of Vasil Tkeshelashvili's Lectures on Cancer Epidemiological Research
September 17, 2001: NACC OPEN Web presentation
September 17, 2001: Pharmaceutical Conference
US Air Force Supports NACC/UCCC in Organization of Training Course in Tbilisi
Considering the features of unstable power supply in Georgia, in order of presentation equipment security, the protection system improvement is necessary (including the UPS), which needs additional funding (~1000 US $) in future.
World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control 
CIS Inter-Countries Meeting
September 28-29, 2001, Moscow, Russia
The CIS Meeting on Tobacco Control Framework Convention project of World Health Organization was held at Diseases Prevention Center in Moscow on September 28-29.
Representatives from Georgia - Vasil Tkeshelashvili and Kakhaber Gvinianidze raised on Meeting new conceptual approach issues of Convention.
FCTC version accepted at the Moscow Meeting (on Russian).
October 11-12, 2001: Telavi Postgraduate Training Course:
Modern Methods of Cancer Epidemiological Research and Medical Statistics
Project Finished on October 12, 2001
NACC Report
The First International Interactive Tele-Conference Against Cancer: Tbilisi-Huston
October 18, 2001
Tbilisi, Georgia, National Information Learning Center (NILC), Chief Dr. Zviad Kirtava.
Huston, TX, USA, Baylor College, Consultant Oncologist Dr. Hayes.
Tele-Conference was held on 3 lung cancer patients. Along with
discussions, American collegues kindly provided their recommendations on
management of these cases.
October 23, 2001 TELEMATICS CAUCASUS 2001
October 22-24, 2001, Tbilisi, Georgia
UCCC and NACC Joint Project
On 14.11.01 UCCC and NACC have presented in OSGF Public Health Program
competition – Support of primary Health Care System Development - the joint
project (6,000 US $): Promotion of health prevention direction development in out-patient- and prevention network of Tbilisi primary health care system
National Public Health Policy and the Role of NGOs in its Implementation
November 30, 2001, Tbilisi, Georgia
Public Health Policy in Diseases Control and Prevention and Role of NGOs
NACC/UCCC joint Announcement for II-ND Item of Chapter 23 of
"Georgian Legislation on Advertisement"
NACC New Grant
OSGF has financed NACC project:
Organization of Interactive On-line Forums
Project Budget - 3,400 US $.
NACC/UCCC Position
December 15, 2001
on blocking by the Parliament the prohibition of strong alcoholic drinks and tobacco products advertisement supposed to start since January 1, 2002, according to "Georgian Legislation on Advertisement"
Support of Medical NGOs
December 17, 2001
On blocking by the Parliament the prohibition of strong alcoholic drinks and tobacco products advertisement supposed to start since January 1, 2002, according to "Georgian Legislation on Advertisement".
Georgian ParliamentTbilisi, 20-21.12.2001 
Georgian Parliament has prolonged till April 1, 2003 the strong alcoholic drinks and tobacco products advertisement via the media.
Support of the American Cancer Society
December 21, 2001
John Seffrin, ACS Chief Executive Officer: To Whom It May Concern
Condolence
NACC/UCCC Board expresses condolence on death of National Cancer Center President, Professor Revaz Vepkhvadze on December 27, 2001 after the severe illness and sympathizes his family.
Governmental AppointmentsWith the proposition of President Mr.Eduard Shevardnadze Parliament has elected as a State Secretary the Minister of Labor, Health and Social Defense - Mr. Avtandil Djorbenadze. The Deputy Minister Mr. Amiran Gamkrelidze was elected as a Minister of Labor, Health and Social Defense.
UCCC/NACC Board Wish All Persons and Organizations
Marry Christmas and a Happy New 2002 Year!
NACC SPONSORS in 2001
