AORTIC - African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer

AORTIC’s key objectives are to place cancer on African health care agendas; to facilitate research on cancers prevalent in Africa; to support the management of training programs in oncology for health care workers; to address the challenges of creating National Cancer Control Programmes; and to raise public awareness of cancer in Africa.

The Executive Council Members of AORTIC are high-profile scientists and clinicians from across the globe, volunteering as knowledge workers for the plight of the cancer patient in Africa. Their main value is their ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions that will benefit the cancer patient. AORTIC works collaboratively with other cancer organizations, in Africa and abroad, via conferences and the internet to share knowledge, encourage learning, and disseminate relevant ideas and research to the cancer community.

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 several cancer-conferences around Africa and the world, and looks forward to its seventh international cancer conference, taking place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Contrary to popular belief, cancer is emerging as a major health problem in Africa, and research shows that currently at least 5% of Africans suffer from cancer. However, the incidence of this chronic disease is rapidly rising and in the next two decades it is estimated that cancer will claim more lives in Africa than HIV, tuberculosis and malaria combined. A lack of knowledge and resources will exacerbate the situation and will hinder the continent’s ability to adequately respond to the rising incidences of cancer. AORTIC seeks to fill this vacuum and will strive to ensure that cancer is permanently on the health care agendas for all African nations.

AORTIC has its mission to Transform cancer control in Africa through collaboration in education, research & delivery of equitable and timely interventions to minimize the impact of cancer.

WHAT WE DO

AORTIC hosts biennial international cancer conferences in various African countries, providing a platform for innovative and interactive educational training across the full cancer-care continuum. Creating a space to forge partnerships, to network, and build capacity.

AORTIC supports Africa-based researchers in order to advance their research skills and development. We develop and support research to create new knowledge and drive innovation in cancer control.

AORTIC aims to develop the next generation of leaders in cancer care, research, education, and advocacy within Africa through our African Cancer Leadership Institute (ACLI).

AORTIC provides and facilitates cancer education and training for African cancer clinicians, researchers, advocates, survivors, policy makers, and students through the AORTIC Virtual Education and Training Programme.

 

 

BECOME A MEMBER

When you become a member of AORTIC you will join a growing network of healthcare professionals who are working to address the cancer burden in Africa.

BENEFITS

  • Be part of a growing network of cancer professionals
  • Access to information on the AORTIC Membership portal
  • Receive a membership certificate
  • Receive alerts and latest cancer information
  • Reduced fees to attend our biennial conferences
  • Complimentary access to some virtual AORTIC conferences and symposiums
  • Eligible to apply for bursaries to attend our biennial conferences
  • Eligible to apply for research grants
  • Eligible to participate in AORTIC surveys
  • Eligible to nominate and vote for new AORTIC Council members
  • Eligible to be nominated on council after two consecutive years of membership
  • Eligible to participate in AORTIC Committees and Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
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