Mathiwos Wondu-YeEthiopia Cancer Society

The long awaited Sixth General Assembly meeting of Mathiwos Wondu-YeEthiopia Cancer Society was held on, Saturday, April 24, 2010 at the GTZ, German House-Conference Center.

Dr.Ismael Hassen representing the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Ministry of Health was Guest of Honour.More than 90 members, invited guests attended the meeting. Among the various issues discussed, the Assembly reviewed and approved  the revised article of association of the society, operational reports, financial statements and audit reports of the 2008 and 2009 budget years and  approved 2010 operation,manapower and capital budget and action plan of 2010 budget year. The Assembly  elected Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Secretary of the General Assembly and members of the Board of Directors.

The General Assembly reviewed the request presented by the General Manager, Mr.Wondu Bekele, member of Non-Communicable Diseases Committee, formed under the Ministry of Health, to join other NGOs working on non-communicable diseases committee to form consortium of association. The overall objective of which will be to coordinate the activities of member organizations, help enhance the capacity of members, coordinate joint awareness and prevention activities,etc.Finally, taking in to account the recently developed guideline on how to form consortium of association and the support and encouragement being given by the government and the various advantages of consortium, the assembly appreciated the request and gave consent to Mr.Wondu Bekele to represent the Society and be one of the founding members of the consortium. The assembly  delegated Mr.Wondu Bekele to sign memorandum of understanding with government and non-government organizations on cancer related activities and on how to enhance the capacity of the society and improve the treatment of cancer in general and pediatric cancer in particular.

Far right, Dr.Ismael Hassan of Ministry of Health, Guest Honor presenting welcoming and opening speech.