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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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 →Islamic Medical Association of South Africa (IMASA)
IMA South Africa not only provides health and medical care to those who cannot afford it but they serve as a representative body of Muslim Doctors and allied health professionals at various levels. They are committed to bringing about change through constant interaction. Our membership consists of over 1500 medical and allied health professionals.
Continue reading →Gauteng Infection Control Society (GICS)
The Gauteng Infection Control Society(GICS) is a society, founded in 1975 (then known as the Transvaal Infection Control Society), for practising infection control professionals and persons involved in infection control. The GICS (Gauteng Infection Control Society) is a chapter of FIDSSA (Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa).
Continue reading →Institute for Aviation Medicine (IAM)
Aviation Medicine is a medical specialty which combines aspects of preventive, occupational, environmental and clinical medicine with the physiology and psychology of man in flight. It is concerned with the health and safety of those who fly; crew and passengers; as well as the selection and performance of those who hold aviation licenses.
Continue reading →Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
The HPCSA in conjunction with its 12 Professional Boards, is committed to promoting the health of the population, determining standards of professional education and training, and setting and maintaining excellent standards of ethical and professional practice. In order to safeguard the public and indirectly the professions, registration in terms of the Act is a prerequisite for practising any of the health professions with which Council is concerned. The Council guides and regulates the health professions in the country in aspects pertaining to registration, education and training, professional conduct and ethical behaviour, ensuring continuing professional development, and fostering compliance with healthcare standards. All individuals who practise any of the health care professions incorporated in the scope of the HPCSA are obliged by the Health Professions Act No. 56 of 1974 to register with the Council. Failure to do so constitutes a criminal offence.
Continue reading →Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa (FIDSSA)
The Federation was formed from an amalgamation of existing societies representing infectious diseases. In 2020, Federation member societies include the Infectious Diseases Society of Southern Africa (IDSSA), Infection Control Society of South Africa (ICSSA), South African Society for Clinical Microbiology (SASCM) and Southern African Society of Paediatric Infectious Diseases (SASPID). The societies maintain their individual areas of expertise and identities yet share administrative support.
Benefits of the Federation include a single journal (SAJID) and joint biennial conferences to facilitate scientific and professional interaction. Furthermore, the Federation has a responsibility to guide appropriate treatment of infectious diseases by publishing guidelines.
Continue reading →Dystonia Association of South Africa (DASA)
The Dystonia Association of South Africa (DASA) is a non-profit organization that aims to support individuals with dystonia and their families.
Continue reading →Ergonomics Society of South Africa (ESSA)
The Ergonomics Society of South Africa (ESSA) is a federated member of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA). As a society, ESSaims to promote an awareness of ergonomics in South Africa and both the health and safety and productivity benefits that can be derived from the implementation of sound ergonomics principles.
Continue reading →Cape Support for Mental Health (CSMH)
A family support group founded in 1981 by the relatives of people living with Schizophrenia. They aim to
- To give support to families of people affected by schizophrenia.
- To enlighten and educate relatives and the public about schizophrenia.
- To reduce the stigma associated with schizophrenia.