Advancing Neuro-Oncology Care Research, Education, and Collaboration Across Sub-Saharan Africa.
ABOUT
SNOSSA is the premier regional medical organisation dedicated to improving clinical care,
research, and education for adult and paediatric patients with brain and spinal cord tumours.
Vision
Every patient with a brain or spinal tumour in sub-Saharan Africa should have access to timely, multidisciplinary, evidence-based, and compassionate care.
Mission
To improve neuro-oncology outcomes across sub-Saharan Africa through education, research, collaboration, advocacy, and capacity-building.
Values
Collaboration, excellence, equity, compassion, innovation, integrity, and regional ownership.
Membership
Access & Benefits: The SNOSSA Membership Portal allows regional and international oncology professionals to register for access.
Community Features: Members can exchange ideas, comment on medical updates, view restricted content, and browse the SNOSSA Member Directory to foster peer networking across Central, South, East, and West Africa.
Education hub
First Thursday Education Series: This key initiative consists of interactive, multi-disciplinary Continuing Medical Education (CME) webinars hosted online on the first Thursday of every month.
Global Insights: The sessions bring together international speakers specializing in neurosurgery, radiation and pediatric oncology, pathology, neuroradiology, and supportive care to discuss clinical cases and practical workflows.
Research hub
Regional Data & Surveys: SNOSSA drives localized neuro-oncology research by conducting regional assessments, such as the Sub-Saharan Africa Survey, to map regional clinical capabilities, identify diagnostic shortfalls, and improve healthcare delivery models.
Resources
Advocacy & Rights: SNOSSA partners with regional patient advocacy networks—such as the Jacob’s Hope Foundation and the International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA)—to integrate patient support into institutional care.
Supportive Infrastructure: Their programs focus heavily on distributing care management frameworks, discussing specialized palliative care pathways, and enforcing the Brain Tumour Patients’ Charter of Rights across sub-Saharan clinical spaces.
Events
Annual Conferences: The hub organizes prominent scientific meetings like the SNOSSA 2026 Conference, highlighting tumor banking, neuro-oncology epidemiology in Africa, and collaborative treatment blueprints.
PARTNERS
