PRETORIA EYE INSTITUTE
was Africa’s first private eye hospital and takes pride in its dedicated, specially trained staff, advanced state-of-the-art equipment and highly qualified team of experienced ophthalmologists.
The Pretoria Eye Institute has a vibrant and busy research department, serving the research and development companies well for almost two decades already
Continue reading →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:
The association includes disciplines related to the rehabilitation of patients suffering from all forms of Ocular and Orbital trauma resulting in either blindness or loss of either one or both eyes. An Ocularist is a trained professional who fits and manufactures Custom Designed Ocular Prostheses (artificial eyes). An Ocularist is also qualified to fit Scleral or Haptic Shells (an artificial eye shell which fits over a blinded eye). The Ocularist’s domain is the eye socket and blinded Physical eyes.
Continue reading →PASASA is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the safe use of paraffin in the domestic. Paraffin Safety Association of South Africa was founded in 1996 by the petroleum industry of South Africa for avoiding paraffin incidents and poisoning amongst children at that time. PASASA is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa and has offices in Durban, South Africa.
Continue reading →The aim and objectives of the Association are: To study, discuss and to bring to the attention of its members any matters of medical and general interest pertaining to the mining industry. Continuing medical education is encouraged as well as fostering a friendly relationship of exchange of views among members and with other organisations connected with the mining industry.
By arranging meetings, seminars, symposiums and other networking opportunities for its members MMPA fulfills its purpose of promoting and discussing important matters relating to the medical field in mining.
Continue reading →The Mine Health and Safety Council is a national public entity (Schedule 3A) established in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act, No 29 of 1996, as amended.
The entity comprises a tripartite board represented by State, Employer, and Labour members under chairmanship of the Chief Inspector of Mines. The MHSC is funded by public revenue and is accountable to Parliament.
The main task of the Council is to advise the Minister of Mineral Resources on occupational health and safety legislation and research outcomes focused on improving and promoting occupational health and safety in South African mines. The Council also oversees the activities of its committees; promotes a culture of health and safety in the mining industry; arranges a summit every two years to review the state of occupational health and safety at mines; and liaises with the Mining Qualifications Authority and any other statutory bodies about mining health and safety.
Continue reading →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 →The Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa assists affected persons and their families by:
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 →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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