MAKNA (Majlis Kanser Nasional) or National Cancer Council Malaysia is a is a
not-for-profit
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
organization dedicated to reducing the pain, suffering and
morbidity that
cancer patients often experience. The organization provides
curative care,
preventive care,
cancer research, and support services to cancer patients and their families, high-risk groups, and the general public in Malaysia and abroad. In addition, MAKNA operates a bursary program that provides financial support to individuals with cancer.
MAKNA plans to open a total of nine halfway houses across Malaysia, including three in Bertam in
Pulau Pinang,
Kubang Kerian in
Kelantan and
Kuching
Kuching (), officially the City of Kuching, is the capital and the most populous city in the States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Sarawak in Malaysia. It is also the capital of Kuching Division. The city is on the Sarawak River ...
,
Sarawak.
The PPUKM - MAKNA Cancer Centre was established in 1999 and includes The Tengku Ampuan Afzan Oncology Ward, Radiotherapy, Research facilities, and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, which is one of the largest in the country. In 2014, the centre provided treatment to 1,396 patients.
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Cancer organizations
Medical and health organisations based in Malaysia
Organizations established in 1994
1994 establishments in Malaysia