About MENASL

The Middle East and North Africa Society for the Study of the Liver (MENASL) is a regional,
multidisciplinary scientific association dedicated to advancing liver health, promoting excellence
in clinical practice, and fostering high-quality hepatology research across the MENA region.
MENASL brings together hepatologists, gastroenterologists, infectious disease specialists,
surgeons, radiologists, basic scientists, allied health professionals, and public health leaders with
a shared commitment to improving the care of patients with liver disease.

MENASL was established to address the unique epidemiological, socioeconomic, and clinical
challenges of liver diseases in the Middle East and North Africa. The region carries a substantial
burden of viral hepatitis, steatotic liver disease, hepatocellular carcinoma, and other chronic liver
disorders, yet remains underrepresented in global research, clinical trials, and guideline
development. MENASL seeks to close this gap by creating a unified scientific platform that
promotes regional collaboration, capacity building, and evidence-based approaches to liver
disease prevention, diagnosis, and management.

The Society is committed to supporting high-impact research through regional registries,
collaborative networks, and harmonized data standards. MENASL also serves as an educational
hub, providing continuous professional development through conferences, webinars, workshops,
and structured training programs. Through its clinical practice guidelines, position statements,
and consensus documents, MENASL aims to generate region-specific recommendations that
reflect local practice realities while aligning with international standards.

MENASL values diversity, scientific integrity, and regional cooperation. Together with national
societies, international liver associations, academic institutions, and global partners, MENASL
strives to elevate the visibility and impact of liver science and clinical practice throughout the
MENA region.

Ultimately, MENASL’s mission is clear: to improve liver health, enhance patient outcomes, and
support the next generation of liver experts across the Middle East and North Africa through
excellence in science, education, and collaborative leadership.