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About Makna

Background
Majlis Kanser Nasional (MAKNA) or National Cancer Council is a no-profit organization registered under the Register of Societies on 10th November 1994 and officially launched on 30th March 1995. MAKNA was founded by Dato’ Mohd Farid Ariffin.


MAKNA’s Mission

To mobilize resources in order to provide curative, preventative, research and support services to cancer patients and families, high risk groups and the general public.

 

MAKNA’s Objective

To pool and utilize all efforts, expertise and finance from all sectors of the society, to fight cancer and reduce related pain, morbidity and the suffering that cancer patients undergo.

 
MAKNA’s Focus

Keep abreast of the latest findings, information, technology and development in the cure for cancer.
Consistently provide cancer awareness programmes to educate and promote an understanding of a healthy lifestyle.
Raise sufficient funds so as to be able to provide cancer related services to the community.
Have a pool of staff that are well trained and equipped to give the best care and treatment to cancer patients.
Provide screening and early diagnostic facilities to enable early detection of cancer.
Source, collate and disseminate information effectively to all levels of society.
Encourage, support and conduct research in basic science and clinical research on cancer that will lead to innovative treatment approaches.
Manage a Bursary Programme to provide financial assistance to cancer patients who are unable to meet the financial costs of treatment.

Keep abreast of the latest findings, information, technology and development in the cure for cancer.


 

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