Cancer Patient Organizations Capacity Building Workshop on PCC

On January 27-28, 2024, NABD-BC2 Association was honored with an invitation from the International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (IAPO) to a Moroccan cancer patient organizations capacity building workshop co-sponsored by MSD Morocco, at Hotel Kenzi Rose Garden in Marrakech, Morocco. The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Sawsan Al Madhi, Mrs. Daniela Mothci, and Mrs. Bahija Gouimi, this pivotal event marks a significant milestone in advancing health literacy, advocacy skills, and education on Personalized Cancer Care (PCC) in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Stemming from the establishment of the Personalised Cancer Care Alliance (PCCA) in 2022 and the groundbreaking position paper launch on PCC in the Eastern Mediterranean in 2023, Morocco plays a pioneering role in implementing the 5 Ps of cancer care: predictive, preventative, participatory, personalized, and pre-emptive. The comprehensive two-day program included a visit to Dar Al Amal, the headquarters of “Association des Malades Atteints de Leucémies,” a welcome dinner, and a full-day workshop, providing a platform for collaboration, capacity building, and the cultivation of a PCC chapter in Morocco. The meticulous feedback gathered from a survey involving 12 patient organizations informed the development of this workshop, ensuring its relevance and effectiveness in addressing the specific needs of the patient community.

NABD-BC2; let your voice be heard!