AORTIC

AORTIC (African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer) was formed in 1983 by African cancer care workers, scientists and their frieands, and is dedicated to the promotion of cancer control in Africa. AORTIC is a African based non-govermental organisation that is dedicated to cancer control and palliation in Africa. Our Executive members are high profile experts in the cancer field who volunteer as knowledge workers for the plight of cancer patients in Africa. We strive to unite the... African continent in achieving its goal of a cancer-free Africa, and seek to make a positive impact thoughout the region though callaboration with health ministries and global cancer organisations. To date, AORTIC is actively connected to the global community, with a vast electronic database as well as paper and electronic newsletters sent out quarterly in English and French. AORTIC has been represented at a number of cancer related conferences around Africa and the world and held very successful 9th International conference in Durban, South Africa, entitled "Cancer in Africa: Bridging Science & Humanity" in November 2013. The conference attracted 970 delegates from the Continent & Globally.More