Dr. Sokhna Ndiaye

Sokhna NDIAYE is a Senegalese psychotherapist who designed and implemented Africa’s first and only Pediatric Oncology Psychosocial Support Program. She led a group of therapists and psychiatrists who provided clinical counseling and social support to children with cancer, their families, and the medical staff at the University Hospital Aristide Le Dantec in Dakar. The program continues to be a successful model. As a founding member of the African Psycho-Oncology Association, Sokhna is dedicated to the battle for impeccable psychological support for all African cancer patients. Sokhna is also currently the co-chair of the IPOS pediatric palliative care committee.