Mei Ching Ong

Mei Ching Ong

Region Head for Asia and Eastern Europe

Mei Ching brings over two decades of experience dedicated to improving the lives of people living with cancer and chronic diseases, with a strong focus on access to treatment, diagnostics, and support. She currently oversees programs across 26 countries in Asia and Eastern Europe, leading a passionate regional team of 16, working within diverse communities, cultures, and health systems.

Her work focuses on strategic planning, building partnerships, and addressing barriers to treatment access – always grounded in the belief that healthcare must be patient-centric. Mei Ching sees access to treatment as the foundation for building more equitable and compassionate health systems. She holds a degree in Nutrition and Community Health from a university in Malaysia.

Outside of work, Mei Ching enjoys hiking in tropical forests and has recently taken an interest in identifying native plants, a fulfilling way to reconnect with nature and appreciate the biodiversity around her.