Somali Cancer Society

Somali cancer society is a full member of UICC. It is a non-governmental non-profit and non-political organisation.

The organisation was set up by a group of health professionals in 2017 with the aim to alleviate the suffering and burden of cancer for patients.

Activities include: 

• Promoting public awareness and prevention by controlling and reducing the incidence and effect of cancer-related diseases. We are committed and devoted to working with cancer organisations mainly, UICC.
• Focusing on community members through advocacy and awareness raising, treatment prevention and palliative care to minimize and prevent the negative impact of the disease through community mobilisation.