Liga Colombiana Contra El Cancer

What Liga Colombiana Contra El Cancer does

Liga Colombiana Contra el Cáncer is a private non-profit association (asociación de derecho privado sin ánimo de lucro) founded on October 23, 1960 and headquartered in Bogotá at Carrera 12A No. 77-34, operating under Colombia's Special Tax Regime (Régimen Tributario Especial). The organization runs a national network of 32 Seccionales and Chapters across Colombian cities and municipalities, delivering cancer prevention education, early detection campaigns, and comprehensive oncology care. Its core service portfolio includes the Unidad de Quimioterapia El Nogal (specialized chemotherapy), Consulta Externa (multidisciplinary outpatient consultations), Servicio Farmacéutico (high-complexity medication dispensing with nationwide delivery under the FARMALIGA brand), Vacunación (HPV, pneumococcal, and influenza vaccines), the Programa ALIVIO of interdisciplinary palliative care, and a Programa de Apoyo Psicosocial offering art therapy, yoga, caregiver support, and virtual divan sessions.

Its business model combines multiple revenue streams: clinical service fees reimbursed through EPS entities, prepaid medicine plans, and insurance companies via authorization agreements; direct pharmaceutical sales and nationwide medication delivery; private HPV vaccination at COP 577,000 per dose alongside free vaccination through the public PAI program; corporate talks and sensitization workshops; and donations accepted online between COP 50,000 and COP 2,000,000. The organization maintains NTC ISO 9001:2015 (ICONTEC) and IQNET certifications, holds Great Place to Work recognition (2022), and is allied with the American Cancer Society, Johns Hopkins University, UICC, ALICC, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, and the Defensoría del Pueblo. Reported impact metrics include 4,841 patients served, 29,500 medical attentions, 5,670 training sessions, and over 2 million in social-environmental impact reach.

Name

Liga Colombiana Contra El Cancer

Legal name

Liga Colombiana Contra el Cáncer

Website

https://ligacancercolombia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Liga Colombiana Contra el Cáncer is a Colombian non-profit founded in 1960 that delivers cancer prevention, early detection, chemotherapy, palliative care, psychosocial support, and HPV vaccination through a national network of 32 regional branches serving patients, EPS payers, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Revenue generated from outpatient consultations, chemotherapy treatments, pharmaceutical dispensing, and other clinical services rendered to patients referred by EPS, prepaid medicine plans, and insurance companies, as well as particular (self-pay) patients.
2. Pharmaceutical Sales and Dispensing: Revenue from sale and dispensing of medications to patients, EPS entities, and healthcare institutions nationwide through the organization's enabled pharmaceutical service.
3. Donations and Philanthropic Contributions: Individual and corporate donations collected through online platforms, corporate social responsibility programs, and volunteer fundraising activities to support the organization's non-profit mission.
4. Educational and Training Services: Revenue from corporate talks, training sessions, and sensitization workshops delivered to businesses and educational institutions on cancer prevention and early detection topics.
5. HPV Vaccination Services: Revenue from private HPV vaccination services (Gardasil 9) at COP 577,000 per dose, alongside free vaccination through the national immunization program (PAI) for eligible age groups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Liga Colombiana Contra el Cáncer is a private non-profit cancer control organization founded in 1960 that delivers comprehensive oncology services including chemotherapy administration (Unidad de Quimioterapia El Nogal), multidisciplinary outpatient consultations in clinical oncology, palliative care, psychology, and nutrition, high-complexity pharmaceutical dispensing with nationwide delivery, and HPV/adult vaccination. Complementary offerings include an interdisciplinary palliative care program (ALIVIO), psychosocial support services (art therapy, support groups, breast prosthesis donation), corporate training on cancer prevention, mobile health brigades, and educational campaigns — all distributed through a national network of 32 Seccionales and Chapters across Colombia.

Product overview

Liga Colombiana Contra el Cáncer operates as a non-profit cancer control organization offering an integrated portfolio of healthcare services centered on cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and psychosocial support. The core offerings include the Quimioterapia El Nogal chemotherapy unit, Consulta Externa outpatient services spanning clinical oncology, palliative care, psychology, and nutrition, the Servicio Farmacéutico for medication dispensing and nationwide delivery, and Vacunación services for HPV and other vaccines. The organization complements clinical care with dedicated programs including the ALIVIO palliative care program, a psychosocial support program featuring art therapy and support groups, and educational campaigns and training workshops for communities and corporations. The services are accessible through the national network of 30+ sectional leagues and chapters throughout Colombia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Programa ALIVIO: Palliative care program offering interdisciplinary support for cancer patients, their families, and caregivers, providing relief from physical, emotional, spiritual, and social discomfort.
• Unidad de Quimioterapia El Nogal
• FARMALIGA
• Voluntariado Integral de Apoyo VIDA

Products and services

• Unidad de Quimioterapia El Nogal Specialized chemotherapy unit providing oncological and non-oncological medication administration, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, and humanized care with high-quality standards in facilities and medication application. Serves oncology patients referred by EPS, prepaid medicine plans, insurance companies, and self-pay patients.
• Consulta Externa (Outpatient Consultation Services) Multidisciplinary outpatient consultation services including clinical oncology, radiotherapy oncology, palliative care, alternative therapeutics, physiatry, psychology, nutrition, general medicine, nursing, and social work. Serves both private patients and those referred by EPS, prepaid medicine plans, and insurance companies with agreements.
• Servicio Farmacéutico / FARMALIGA Enabled high-complexity pharmaceutical service offering medication dispensing, retail sales, and nationwide delivery for oncology medications. Includes pharmaceutical care, druggist services, medication traceability, and patient follow-up, with strict compliance with transportation regulations.
• Vacunación (Vaccination Services) PAI-enabled vaccination point offering HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9, priced at COP 577,000 per dose for private vaccination), pneumococcal and influenza vaccines for adults over 40 and chronic disease patients. Free HPV vaccination through the public PAI program for girls aged 9-17 and boys aged 9-14.
• Programa de Cuidados Paliativos ALIVIO Interdisciplinary palliative care program providing nutrition, specialized medical consultation, nursing, psychology, social work, a symptom management unit, wound care clinic, and spiritual counseling to improve quality of life for cancer patients, families, and caregivers. Services available via telemedicine.
• Programa de Apoyo Psicosocial Free psychosocial support program for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers offering art therapy, breast prosthesis donations, women's circles, yoga therapy, personal image workshops, caregiver support groups, and virtual divan (El Diván Virtual) sessions.
• Charlas, Talleres y Capacitaciones (Corporate Talks, Workshops, and Training) Educational talks, workshops, and training sessions for businesses, educational institutions, and communities on cancer prevention and early detection, delivered by health professionals and patient survivors. Charged per session per published Tarifario.
• Campañas de Promoción y Prevención (Prevention and Awareness Campaigns) Educational campaigns covering World Cancer Day, Relay for Life, HPV, childhood cancer, tobacco control, prostate cancer, skin cancer, breast cancer, gastric cancer, and testicular cancer awareness and prevention, delivered through national, regional, and community-level activities.
• Red Nacional de Ligas Contra el Cáncer National network of 32 Seccionales (regional leagues) and Capítulos (chapters) providing cancer services across Colombian cities and municipalities, with each location offering specialized services and healthcare programs tailored to regional needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,841 patients served and 29,500 medical attentions delivered as reported on the organization's homepage.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• La Roche PosaycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2024La Roche Posay partnered with Liga Colombiana Contra el Cancer and Asocolderma to launch the largest skin mole screening campaign in Colombia. The initiative addresses skin cancer, the most common cancer globally, by providing free screening services to the Colombian population.
• Asocolderma (Colegio Colombiano de Dermatologia)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2024Asocolderma collaborated with Liga Colombiana Contra el Cancer and La Roche Posay on the national skin cancer screening initiative, providing dermatological expertise and medical professionals for the campaign.
• American Cancer SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiga collaborated with the American Cancer Society and Johns Hopkins University on a communication strategy to educate and sensitize the population of Arauca about cancer prevention and early detection, particularly cervical cancer.
• Johns Hopkins UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn alliance with the American Cancer Society and Liga Colombiana Contra el Cancer, Johns Hopkins University contributed to a communication strategy for educating and sensitizing the Arauca population on cancer prevention and early detection.
• UICC (Union for International Cancer Control)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiga is a member of the UICC, connecting with the global cancer control community and gaining access to international resources, best practices, and advocacy frameworks for cancer prevention and control.
• ALICC (Associacion Latina Americana de Investigacion en Cancer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiga is affiliated with ALICC, a Latin American cancer research association that supports regional collaboration and knowledge exchange in cancer research and control.
• Observatorio de Cancer Infantil (OICI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiga participates in the Childhood Cancer Observatory (OICI), a multi-foundation initiative for monitoring and advocating for pediatric cancer patients through data collection and policy engagement.
• Defensoria del PueblocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Defensoria del Pueblo (Ombudsman Office) partnered with Liga Colombiana Contra el Cancer and the Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia to launch an observatory defending the rights of cancer patients in Colombia.
• Instituto Nacional de CancerologiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombia's national cancer institute collaborates with Liga on patient advocacy, early detection campaigns (such as cervical cancer elimination strategy aligned with WHO), and the childhood cancer observatory.
• Fundacion Luzca BienminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Foundation Luzca Bien partners with Liga to conduct personal image workshops for cancer patients, helping to enhance self-esteem and emotional well-being through beauty and personal care guidance.
• Alianza Nacional AbranzamecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiga leads the national alliance 'Abranzame, por una vida sin VPH' which unites diverse organizations and civil society groups to promote HPV vaccination and prevent HPV-related cancers across Colombia.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cancer Research UK: The UK's largest cancer charity, combining research funding with public education and patient information. A comparable mission-driven cancer non-profit with similar prevention campaign and donor-funded operating model.
• American Cancer Society: Established U.S. cancer non-profit with comprehensive prevention, patient support, and research funding programs. Liga is a member of the same UICC network and shares a similar broad mandate of cancer control, despite operating at a much smaller scale.
• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital / ALSAC: U.S. pediatric cancer treatment and research institution with a global fundraising arm. Compares as a vertically integrated cancer non-profit combining clinical care, research, and donor-funded operations, intersecting with Liga's childhood cancer observatory participation.

Direct peers

• Canadian Cancer Society: Canada's national cancer non-profit providing research funding, prevention education, and patient support services. Comparable in its integrated approach spanning prevention, early detection, and survivorship programs.
• Liga Mexicana Contra el Cáncer: Mexico's national cancer league with a parallel structure of regional representation and cancer prevention/patient services. The most direct regional peer given the shared Liga naming convention, Latin American operating context, and similar service mix.
• Fundação do Câncer (Brazil): Brazilian cancer foundation focused on prevention, early detection, and epidemiological surveillance through the Observatório de Câncer. A regional peer with comparable cancer prevention and data-driven advocacy mission.
• Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer (AECC): Spain's national cancer non-profit with a comparable structure of regional juntas provinciales delivering prevention, support, and patient services. Highly analogous mission, governance model, and community-based service delivery approach to Liga Colombiana.
• Liga Chilena Contra el Cáncer: Chile's national cancer league providing cancer screening, education, and patient support services. Directly comparable as a Latin American cancer non-profit with a multi-regional structure and prevention-focused mission.

Others

• Cruz Roja Colombiana: Colombia's largest humanitarian non-profit with a comparable national branch structure, volunteer-driven model, and reliance on donations and corporate partnerships. Useful as a comparable Colombian non-profit operating model.
• Instituto Nacional de Cancerología (Colombia): Colombia's national cancer institute and a strategic partner of Liga. While not a competing organization, it is the most relevant Colombian cancer institution for understanding the public-sector landscape in which Liga operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ligacancercol
• YouTubeyoutube.com/superaelcancer
• Facebookfacebook.com/ligacancercolombia
• Instagraminstagram.com/ligacancercolombia/?hl=es

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries33 records

Funding overview

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