22 - 23 October, 2010, Cairo, Egypt

Cancer is an increasing problem in the MENA (Middle East & North Africa) Region and ranks as the fourth leading cause of death. It is a major public health problem that affects every country in the MENA region regardless of economic and social situation. Although the incidence of cancer in the Region is still well below that in western countries, it is expected to experience the highest increase among all WHO Regions in the next 20 years.

Event accredited by:

Ministry of Health: 10 CME Credit Points

Gulf Nursing Council: 10 CNE Credit Points

Diabetes is a global threat, researchers estimate that 366 million people, or 4.4% of the world’s population will be diabetic by 2030. Diabetes prevalence in some countries in the ME Region is among the highest in the world. Studies conducted in different populations have reported prevalence rates as high as 20% in the United Arab Emirates, 16% in Qatar and 15% in Bahrain.