Podiatry Association of South Africa (PASA)
The Podiatry Association works with government and educational bodies to ensure that a quality Podiatric service is available when and where it is needed.
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Pain South Africa (PSA)
PainSA is a chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pain. Their mission is to improve all aspects of pain management in Southern Africa. PainSA is a multidisciplinary society whose membership includes all Health Care Professionals.
Continue reading →Paediatric Cardiology Society of South Africa (PCSSA)
The Paediatric Cardiac Society of South Africa is a professional association of paediatric cardiologists and cardiac surgeons with our major objective being to improve the quality of care for children with congenital and acquired heart disease. We hold promotion of research, support of education and training and advocacy as our central tenets. We are a special interest group of SA Heart Association and are strongly affiliated to PASCAR, the Pan-African society of cardiology – thus answering to the needs of the children of all of Africa. It is the primary advocacy group for children with heart disease in South Africa and indeed our continent.
Continue reading →Stroke Survivors Foundation (SSF)
Stroke Survivors Foundation is a national non-profit organisation that provides physical and emotional support for stroke survivors, their families and caregivers.
They support people of all ages and life stages affected by stroke, offer much-needed family support and provide access to a comprehensive network of rehabilitation experts so that you can embrace life post-stroke.
Continue reading →Neurological Association of South Africa (NASA)
The Neurological Association of South Africa (NASA) is the professional body responsible for representing and protecting the interests of neurologists in the country whilst also building a network of likeminded people who are encouraged to use the platform to express both industry and practice related concerns.
Continue reading →Nursing Education Association (NEA)
Educators fulfil an essential role in providing a workforce for health by teaching specialist application of knowledge, skills and attributes to re-engineer healthcare delivery to meet the unique needs of individuals, families and communities. NEA’s role is to generate the energy, innovation and flow of ideas to strengthen nurse educators in this important role. This is what directs the organisation and its members. The mission statement of NEA is to support a community of nurses who deliver quality nursing education in addressing the health needs of the people of the country through:
scholarship of teaching and learning- stakeholder engagement
- quality nursing education for practice and
- visionary leadership.
National Kidney Foundation of South Africa (NKFSA)
The NKFSA is involved in the awareness, care of and education about the kidneys. Our aims are the prevention or early diagnosis of kidney disease and ensuring proper treatment in accredited facilities.
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 →Medic Alert Foundation of South Africa (MAFSA)
MedicAlert® Foundation of Southern Africa is a registered non-profit membership organisation that was founded in South Africa in 1964. MedicAlert® services are built around a database of healthcare information maintaining security, privacy and confidentiality. MedicAlert® is the trusted third-party custodian of comprehensive personal healthcare information and provides a range of services to its members while maintaining security, privacy and confidentiality.
Continue reading →Mine Medical Professionals Association (MMPA)
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.
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