National Oncology Nursing Society of South Africa (NONSSA)
Society for oncology nurses
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Office of the Health Ombud (OHO)
The Office of the Health Ombud is an independent body established in terms of the National Health Amendment Act of 2013 and is located within the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC). The Office is assisted by persons designated and seconded by the OHSC with the concurrence of the Ombud and reports to and is accountable to the Minister of Health. Professor Malegapuru William Makgoba was appointed by Minister of Health as the first Health Ombud in South Africa since 1st June 2016 for a non-renewable term of seven years.
Continue reading →Onderspoort Veterinary Institute (OVI)
The mission of ARC-OVR is to provide scientific support for Veterinary Services in effective risk management for quality of life for all in South Africa. The ARC-OVR strives to deliver world-class veterinary research in providing scientific support. Research activities focus on the development and improvement of vaccines and diagnostic tests, applying the latest molecular biological techniques.
OVR promotes animal health and welfare by providing an effective and efficient diagnostic service and producing vaccines against Foot and mouth and tick-borne diseases. OVR is the collaborating centre for both the Office International des Epizooties (OIE) surveillance and control of animal diseases in Africa and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations for the emergency preparedness for transboundary animal diseases for Africa.
Continue reading →Organ Donor Foundation of Southern Africa (ODF)
The ODF is the national umbrella body for the promotion of organ and tissue donation. We actively plan and implement education and publicity programmes that are designed to raise awareness of organ and tissue donation with the aim being to prime individuals towards consent.
The ODF is not a medical organization and plays no role in the allocation, or procurement, of organs. We receive no funding from government and rely entirely on our own fundraising initiatives and generous donations from corporates and individuals to support our work.
The Foundation has two main focuses:
- To raise awareness amongst the entire South African population about the need for, and the benefits of, organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
- To educate medical professionals, in both the public and private sector, about the transplantation process. We aim to motivate medical personnel to consider organ and tissue donation when assessing brain-dead patients and help achieve a more efficient referral system, so that more life-saving organ transplants and more life restoring tissue transplants will be performed South Africa.
We also administer an Emergency Flight Plan, which pays for the transportation of vital organs from outlying areas to transplant hospitals if sponsored flights and/or funding is available to do so. Continue reading →
National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)
The NHLS is a national public entity established in terms of the National Health Laboratory Service Act, No. 37 of 2000, governed by a Board to provide quality, affordable, and sustainable health laboratory services, training, and research. It was established in 2001, by amalgamating the former South African Institute for Medical Research (SAIMR), the National Institute for Virology and the National Centre for Occupational Health. It is managed according to the provisions of the National Health Laboratory Service Act, the NHLS Rules, and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), No. 1 of 1999 (as amended).
Through its countrywide network of quality-assured diagnostic laboratories, the NHLS is the sole provider of diagnostic pathology services to over 80 percent of the South African population. It also provides surveillance support for communicable diseases, occupational health and cancer..
Continue reading →Natal Institute of Immunology (NII)
As part of the Natal Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), the Natal Institute of Immunology (NII) was founded to expand the science of immunology, with particular reference to its application in clinical and preventative medicine. Originally located on the 3rd floor of 149 Prince Street in Durban, the NII used extensive NBTS experience to develop the expanding science of immunology for the benefit of humanity. In 2000 the NII combined the Immunochemistry and ELISA Production Units to became the newly defined Biotechnology Division which was incorporated into the NBI.
Continue reading →Medical Device & Diagnostic Innovation Cluster (MeDDIC)
The Medical Device and Diagnostic Innovation Cluster (MeDDIC) is a national initiative created to exploit a high concentration of skills, expertise, infrastructure and companies across South Africa within the medical devices field. The initiative, supported by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), is aimed at stimulating and intensifying technology innovation within the sector as well as encouraging an integrated ecosystem in support of increasing the competitiveness of the industry. It is hosted by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) under the Global Health Innovation Accelerator (GHIA) program.
Continue reading →Medical Advisors’ Group (MAG)
The Medical Advisors Group (MAG) is an association of medical advisors and other professionals in the South African healthcare funding industry – medical schemes, administrators and managed healthcare. MAG provides a supporting framework for medical advisors and the promotion of sustainable, equitable funding in the context of evidence-based cost-effective healthcare.
Continue reading →Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa (MDFSA)
The Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa assists affected persons and their families by:
- Providing access to international information regarding specific dystrophies.
- Hosting informative workshops about muscular dystrophy.
- Providing referrals to health facilities and professional counsellors.
- Assisting with specialised disability equipment, if funding is available.
- Providing access to social service professionals for emotional support.
- Facilitating support groups.
- Create public awareness on muscular dystrophy issues and disability.
National Acupuncture Detoxification Association of South Africa (NADA)
For almost 40 years NADA has used “Acudetox” to treat addiction. It came to S.A.in 2010. NADA has trained 25000 practitioners in over 40 countries.
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