Beating Cancer Inequalities through Literacy in Europe

About CURTAIN

The CURTAIN Project aims to reduce cancer-related inequalities across Europe by strengthening cancer literacy, the ability of individuals, organisations, and communities to access, understand, and use health information to make informed decisions.

CURTAIN also leverages innovative digital tools, including AI-based solutions, to empower citizens and supports health systems in delivering fairer, more effective cancer prevention, care, and support for all.

PROJECT CURTAIN

» Opening knowledge, closing gaps «

The Five Pillars of CURTAIN

CURTAIN’s work is guided by five key pillars of focus, addressing cancer literacy at every level of society:

Cancer Literacy among Citizens

Empowering individuals to access, understand, and use reliable cancer information for prevention and early detection.

Cancer Literacy among Patients

Supporting people living with cancer to navigate healthcare systems, make informed choices, and manage their care confidently.

Cancer Literacy among Healthcare Professionals

Building the capacity of doctors, nurses, and allied professionals to communicate effectively and support patient understanding.

Organisational health literacy

Creating health-literate environments in hospitals, clinics, and institutions that make information and services more accessible to all.

Addressing knowledge gaps through digital tools

Leveraging innovation, including digital platforms and AI, to improve access to trustworthy information and combat misinformation.

Latest news

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16. 07. 2026

WEBINAR –  Reducing Inequalities in Cancer Prevention through Health Literacy

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15. 07. 2026

Cancer Literacy Day 2026

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06. 07. 2026

CURTAIN Partners Publish Scoping Review Protocol

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02. 07. 2026

Policy Brief: Health Literacy and Digital Health Literacy as Key Drivers of Health Transformation

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22. 06. 2026

CURTAIN Project presented at the European Health Management Conference

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07. 06. 2026

WEBINAR – Why Cancer Literacy Matters: Empowering Citizens to Navigate Cancer Information in Europe

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