Cancer Support Group Presses Awareness, Screening and Patient Care in Haiti
Facing limited funding and restricted access to treatment, the GSCC continues its mission to inform the public and accompany cancer patients.
The Support Group Against Cancer (Groupe de support contre le cancer, GSCC) is continuing its efforts to raise awareness and support people living with cancer in Haiti, according to Le Nouvelliste. Speaking on the program Panel Magik on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Sherlyne Charles and Dr. Chequina Chéry described the difficulties patients face in a context where resources remain insufficient to meet their needs. The two representatives pointed to a lack of financial means and limited access to treatment as persistent obstacles to care. Founded in 1999, the GSCC is a non-profit organization whose mission includes informing the public and supporting patients affected by cancer, the report said. The group's work spans awareness, screening and accompaniment of patients throughout their illness. Le Nouvelliste indicated that the organization's full account of its activities was detailed in its coverage. Further details on the GSCC's current programs and funding challenges were not independently available beyond the cited reporting.