South African health organisations

These are prominent South African Health organisations are listed in this section including the SA Department of Health and other South African Science Councils  

Aurum Health Research
Description: Aurum Health Research is an industry-founded research company of international repute that makes significant contributions to the health of employees and their families. Our current research projects focus on tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections and occupational lung disease.
URL: http://www.aurumhealth.org/

Cansa Cancer Research
Description: Cancer research division of the Cancer Association of South Africa.
URL: http://www.cansa.co.za

Cansa
Description: Cancer Association of South Africa.
URL: http://www.cansa.org.za

CEASA
Description: An umbrella association representing all levels of Clinical Engineering practitioners in South Africa.
URL: http://www.ceasa-national.org.za/

Cell-Life
Description: Cell-Life specialises in the provision of information systems for health management using GSM technologies.
URL: http://www.cell-life.org/

The Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation
Description: The Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation is involved in HIV research, treatment, prevention and training at the University of Cape Town and in community clinics in South Africa.
URL: http://www.desmondtutuhivcentre.org.za

Doctors For Life
Description: A non-profit making organisation standing for the sanctity of life from conception till death
URL: http://www.dfl.org.za/

DOH
Description: South African Department of Health
URL: http://196.36.153.56/doh/

Provincial Health websites

Health Systems Trust
Description: Health Systems Trust is a dynamic independent non-government organisation established in 1992 to support the transformation of the South African health system. HST supports the current and future development of a comprehensive health care system through strategies designed to promote equity and efficiency in health and health care delivery.
URL: http://www.hst.org.za/

iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator-Based Sciences
Description: The iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator-Based Sciences (formerly the National Accelerator Centre) is a multidisciplinary research laboratory administered by the National Research Foundation providing facilities for basic and applied research using particle beams particle radiotherapy for the treatment of cancer the supply of accelerator-produced radioactive isotopes for nuclear medicine and research.
URL: http://www.nac.ac.za/

Multiple sclerosis
A website with information and support for people with Multiple Sclerosis
URL: http://www.multiplesclerosis.co.za/

Lipid and Atherosclerosis Society of Southern Africa (LASSA)
Description: Aims of the Society: To advance knowledge of lipid metabolism and atherosclerosis and To facilitate contact between those interested in these areas of study and related subjects without any discrimination on the grounds of race, religion or sex and to maintain the highest ethical and professional standards in all its affairs and activities.
URL: http://www.lassa.org.za/about.htm

Maromi Health Research
Maromi Health Research is based in Durban, South Africa, conducting public health research throughout the country and the continent. We focus on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections and TB. With our network of collaborators across the region, we are able to take on a wide variety of research projects in addition to programme design, implementation and evaluation.
URL: http://www.maromi.co.za/

SA Preemies
Description: National support group for the parents of premature babies in South Africa
URL: http://www.sapreemies.za.org

South African Heart Association
Description: Website of the South African Heart Association (SA Heart) containing information relevant to professionals with an interest in Cardiac Care or Cardiovascular Research.
URL: http://www.saheart.org/index.html

South African National Epilepsy League
Description: SANEL is a NGO dedicated to working with people with epilepsy and their families, to enable them to lead meaningful and enriching lives.
URL: http://www.epilepsy.org.za/

The South African Nursing Council
Description: This site is mainly about the setting and maintaining of nursing education and practice standards. The information is intended to appeal to a wide audience - from the serious researcher to those who are considering a career in nursing. Practising nurses will find the site most useful. You will be able to find the latest and most up-to-date information about your profession here.
URL: http://www.sanc.co.za/

South African Medical Research Council
Description: Mission is to improve the nation's health status and quality of life through relevant and excellent health research aimed at promoting equity and development
URL: http://www.mrc.ac.za/

South African Medical Association
Description: The mission of the South African Medical Association is to empower doctors to bring health to the nation.
URL: http://www.samedical.org/

South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SASLHA)
Description: The South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association is committed to ensuring accessible and appropriate services for all persons with communication disorders. It further aims to develop and co-ordinate the skills and resources of communication professionals. The profession is committed to the holistic idea of health. Communication is central to every human interaction and disordered communication imposes limits on an individual's function and opportunity.
URL: http://www.saslha.co.za

The South African Society of Physiotherapy
Description: Information for South African physiotherapists which includes information about "Back Week"
URL: http://www.physiosa.org.za/

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