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Who are we

Global Cancer Care Egypt – United Kingdom (GCCE-UK) is the Egyptian arm of the Global Cancer Care charity. Currently, the work done in Egypt takes the lion share of the charity’s operations. GCCE-UK was conceived in 2002 by Dr Nabil Isshak and Dr Isis Sidhom, who drew inspiration from their personal encounters with palliative care in Egypt and the UK. It became clear to them that the concept of palliative care in Egypt was still in its infancy and as such many patients were suffering. The objective of the charity was to spread palliative care principles widely in Egypt to enhance the quality of care provided to patients and their families.

Concurrently, Dr Samira Iskander-Gabra, a palliative medicine specialist at the Marie Curie Hospice in Birmingham, was pursuing a similar plan. Recognising their shared goal, Nabil, Isis, and Samira joined forces, combining their knowledge and expertise.

Mission statement

The mission of Global Cancer Care Egypt – United Kingdom is to promote and deliver exceptional palliative care and support, aimed at enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families throughout Egypt. 

Our goals are achieved through a holistic approach that addresses all aspects of palliative care encompassing: physical, psychological, social, and financial needs. By fostering collaboration and teamwork among multi-professional care teams, we ensure that individuals receive full support, compassionate care, and expert advice at our day centres and within their homes.

We are dedicated to supporting and empowering professional caregivers and volunteers through ongoing assistance and training opportunities, both locally and in the United Kingdom as needed. 

Additionally, we actively encourage networking and education among our centres, facilitating conferences that promote best practices and continuous learning.

Recognizing the importance of equitable access to palliative care, we strive to establish new centres in underserved areas, extending our reach to those who currently lack or have limited access to these essential services. 

Furthermore, we provide financial assistance to palliative care centres where it is deemed necessary, ensuring their sustainable operation and growth.

In pursuit of our mission, we foster collaboration with other organizations and actively work towards the establishment of a national association of palliative care in Egypt. By joining forces with like-minded entities, we collectively contribute to the advancement of palliative care nationwide, bringing comfort, dignity, and relief to individuals and families facing the challenges of cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.

Summery of Work Carried Out

1. Training doctors & nurses in the UK
2. Palliative medicine and nursing experts visits to Egypt
3. Organizing Conferences & lectures at universities, institutes, churches and centers in Egypt
4. Establishing and/or supporting palliative care centres at: 
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5. Distributing palliative care information leaflets.