About Us
We're Committed to improving CF patients health outcomes in MECFA member countries
The Middle East CF Association is a nonprofit organization registered in Massachusetts, USA. The mission of MECFA is to improve health outcomes for CF patients in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. MECFA fulfills its mission with three key actives; training CF specialists and supporting the development of CF centers of Care, increasing early and accurate diagnosis, and advocating on behalf of patients to ensure they have access to essential CF therapies. Currently only 1 in 10 have access to essential drugs and specialized care and hundreds of patients die in early childhood every year.
Our Facilities
Create a more Accessible Environment
Our Impact
Discovering the Positive Impact We Make Together
MECFA plays an important role in developing a network between CF health professionals, patients, and other groups affiliated with a rare disease. Our members strive to engage in high-quality medical practice treating cystic fibrosis patients, they guide research in the region, newborn screening, and data collection and work towards implementing EU and NA CF standards of care in MECFA member countries.
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CF Centers Established
760+
Patients Received Essential Drugs
13+
Hospitals Received Diagnostics
2000+
Clinicians Received Training
