National Network
Israel
Address
45 Yotam str
Haifa, 34675
Israel
Telephone
972-4-8244794
Fax
972-4-8346338
E-Mail
cancer@mecc-research.com
Mobile Phone
972-50-5606335
Website
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
1996
Fields of Activity
- Environment/Sustainable development
General Information
MECC was established in 1996 through an agreement between the following countries: Egypt, Jordan, Palestinian Authority, Israel, Cyprus and Turkey.
Sources of funding- Ministries of Health and private foundations
Mission and Objectives
To reduce the burden of cancer in Middle Eastern populations regardless of their cultural religions and ethnic backgrounds. This objective will be achieved via educational activities and professional training programs in individual countries and the region as a whole.
Main Projects / Activities
Promotion of Epidemiological studies and surveys via the establishment of a regional network of cancer registries.
Promotion of palliative care services for cancer patients in the community in Middle Eastern countries
Contact (1) Full Name
Prof. Michael Silbermann