Middle East Cancer Consortium

Established in 1996, MECC members include the United States, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, the Palestinian Authority, and Turkey.

Its motto is: "Respect all people, collaborate in fighting human suffering, and help build a bridge for better understanding among all.

MECC was established through an official agreement of the ministries of health of its six member states in the Middle East.

[5] Initially, MECC established a successful Middle Eastern Network of Cancer Registry Centers, involving medical professionals of the participating countries as part of a US National Cancer Institute initiative.

From the start, the work in the region was based on collaborative efforts, consisting of training courses, workshops, and educational conferences.