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Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa (FIDSSA)

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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.

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Cardiac Arrhythmia Society of Southern Africa (CASSA)

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CASSA is a special interest group of the SA Heart Association. The mission of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Society of Southern Africa, an organisation of physicians, scientists and allied professionals throughout the subcontinent dedicated to the study of management of cardiac arrhythmia, is to improve the care of patients by promoting research, education and training and providing leadership towards optimal healthcare policies and standards.

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Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP)

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The ASCHP is home to community or workplace-based counsellors who work in structured and supervised environments including, but not limited to private Wellness/Counselling Centres or government institutions, schools, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO’s) including Faith Based, Community Based and Not-for-Profit Organisations, the South African Police Service, Counselling Call Centres, Hospitals, Clinics and Support Agencies, Sports Centres, Education and Training facilities, Health and Emergency services and facilities.
ASCHP is is a non-statutory, SAQA-recognised professional body.
They have four professional designations:

  1. Supportive Counsellor;
  2. Holistic Counsellor;
  3. Wellness Counsellor;
  4. Specialist Wellness Counsellor
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Association for Peri-operative Practitioners in South Africa (APPSA)

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The Association for Peri-operative Practitioners in SA (APPSA) is a professional organisation, dedicated to enhancing the professionalism of peri-operative care The Association strives to empower all its members to deliver quality care and promote safe surgery at all times. APPSA functions under a policy of complete non-discrimination and is impartial to nationality, race, political and religious beliefs. Membership is voluntary and nondiscriminatory.APPSA is a registered Section 21 company and therefore a non-profit organisation.

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Association of Aromatherapists South Africa (ASA)

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The Aromatherapy Association of South Africa (AromaSA) is a voluntary, non-profit association of members.

It was formed in 2011 as a result of the amalgamation of ASoSA and AromaForum, in order to speak as a single voice for Therapeutic Aromatherapy in South Africa.

Our aim is to promote the professional development of members, uphold and further the interests of registered Therapeutic Aromatherapists.

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