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'''MAKNA (Majlis Kanser Nasional)''' or '''National Cancer Council Malaysia''' is a [[not-for-profit]] [[social enterprise]] that works to reduce the [[pain]], suffering and [[morbidity]] that [[cancer]] patients often experience. It aims to provide [[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. It also operates a bursary program providing financial support to people with cancer.
'''MAKNA (Majlis Kanser Nasional)''' or '''National Cancer Council Malaysia''' is a is a [[not-for-profit]] 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 house]]s, including three in Bertam in [[Pulau Pinang]], [[Kubang Kerian]] in [[Kelantan]] and [[Kuching]], [[Sarawak]].<ref>{{cite news|title= Lapan lagi rumah perantaraan Makna bakal dibuka tahun ini |author= Bernama|url= http://www.utusan.com.my/gaya-hidup/kesihatan/lapan-lagi-rumah-perantaraan-makna-bakal-dibuka-tahun-ini-1.201580 |newspaper=Utusan Malaysia |date=17 March 2016 |accessdate=11 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title= Makna sets up halfway house in Johor Baru for cancer patients |url= http://www.thestar.com.my/metro/community/2016/03/29/makna-sets-up-halfway-house-in-johor-baru-for-cancer-patients/ |newspaper=[[The Star (Malaysia)]]|date=29 March 2016 |accessdate=11 April 2016}}</ref>
MAKNA is committed to expanding its support services and plans to open a total of nine halfway houses across Malaysia, including three in Bertam in [[Pulau Pinang]], [[Kubang Kerian]] in [[Kelantan]] and [[Kuching]], [[Sarawak]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Bernama |date=17 March 2016 |title=Lapan lagi rumah perantaraan Makna bakal dibuka tahun ini |newspaper=Utusan Malaysia |url=http://www.utusan.com.my/gaya-hidup/kesihatan/lapan-lagi-rumah-perantaraan-makna-bakal-dibuka-tahun-ini-1.201580 |accessdate=11 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=29 March 2016 |title=Makna sets up halfway house in Johor Baru for cancer patients |newspaper=[[The Star (Malaysia)]] |url=http://www.thestar.com.my/metro/community/2016/03/29/makna-sets-up-halfway-house-in-johor-baru-for-cancer-patients/ |accessdate=11 April 2016}}</ref>


Established in 1999, the PPUKM - MAKNA Cancer Centre 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, 1,396 patients received treatment at the centre.<ref>{{cite news|title= MAKNA Annual Report 2014 |url= http://makna.org.my/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Makna-Annual-Report-FA_Lowres1.pdf |publisher=MAKNA|accessdate=11 April 2016}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite news |title=MAKNA Annual Report 2014 |publisher=MAKNA |url=http://makna.org.my/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Makna-Annual-Report-FA_Lowres1.pdf |accessdate=11 April 2016}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 17:32, 4 March 2023

MAKNA - National Cancer Council
Founded10 November 1994; 29 years ago (1994-11-10)
FounderDato' Mohd Farid Ariffin
TypeNonprofit organization
Social enterprise
FocusCancer
Location
Area served
Malaysia, Vietnam
MethodFinancial Assistance, Treatment, Research, Awareness, Consultancy, Volunteerism, Home Visit, Cancer Helpline, Young Cancer Survivor Scholarship, Halfway House
Websitemakna.org.my

MAKNA (Majlis Kanser Nasional) or National Cancer Council Malaysia is a is a not-for-profit 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 is committed to expanding its support services and plans to open a total of nine halfway houses across Malaysia, including three in Bertam in Pulau Pinang, Kubang Kerian in Kelantan and Kuching, Sarawak.[1][2]

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.[3]

References

  1. ^ Bernama (17 March 2016). "Lapan lagi rumah perantaraan Makna bakal dibuka tahun ini". Utusan Malaysia. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  2. ^ "Makna sets up halfway house in Johor Baru for cancer patients". The Star (Malaysia). 29 March 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  3. ^ "MAKNA Annual Report 2014" (PDF). MAKNA. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
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