CML Support Groups: Members of the CML Advocates Network
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Nigeria: Maxcare Foundation Nigeria
Contact information
Department of Haematology,
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, (OAUTHC) Ile-Ife
Osun State
NIGERIA
Key contact
Eunice Orekha, President
Brief description of organization
Maxcare Foundation Nigeria is a cancer support group formed by patients who have CML and GIST in Nigeria. We reach out to person who have the disease and educate them on compliance to the drugs being offered by GIPAP program of Novartis.
Key objectives and initiatives
We provide support for patients diagnosed with CML
We represent patients on a variety on issues as pertains access to drugs and health care
We also represent Nigeria at workshops that train on advocacy as well as newer treatment options
Number of members or patients the organisation represents
700 + (Status: Aug 2015)
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