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.

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