South
African health-related
sites
A
variety of sites focussing on health and medical information
in South Africa are listed here. Sites containing information,
not specifically health focussed but, which impacts on the health
sector is also available e.g. legislation and Information and
Communication Technology (ICT)
Agricultural
Research Council of South Africa (ARC)
Description:
The mission of the ARC is "To promote the agricultural
and related sectors through research, technology development
and transfer in order to enhance the natural resource
base and environment, sustain a competitive agricultural
economy, provide new economic opportunities, ensure high
quality and safe food, to support an informed society
and encourage the national growth and development of South
Africa"
URL: http://www.arc.agric.za/
Alternative Network Directory
Description: A portal of alternative interests: complementary and alternative therapies and practitioners, herbs, diets, crystals, faiths, beliefs, reviews, forthcoming events, and monthly newsletter.
URL: http://www.and-world.com/
Asbestos.com
Description: Since 1995, asbestos.com has been recognized as the web's leading resource for up-to-date information regarding asbestos exposure and resulting illnesses.
URL: http://www.asbestos.com
Cape
Biotech
Description:
Cape Biotech is one of South Africa's Biotechnology Regional
Innovation Centres (BRICs) funded by the Department of
Science and Technology to develop and support Biotechnology
in the Western Cape. The focus areas of Cape Biotech are
human health and industrial bioprocessing.
URL: http://www.capebiotech.co.za
Centre
for AIDS Development, Research and Evaluation (Cadre)
Description:
The Centre for AIDS Development, Research and Evaluation
(Cadre) is a South African non-profit organisation working
in the area of HIV/AIDS social research, project development
and communications. We have offices in Johannesburg, Grahamstown
and Cape Town.
URL: http://www.cadre.org.za/
Centre
for the Study of AIDS
Description:
The Centre for the Study of AIDS was established in 1999,
in the first instance in response to the call by then
Deputy President, Mbeki for a Partnership Against AIDS
as well as, secondly, with the aim of mainstreaming HIV/AIDS
through all the activities of the University of Pretoria
.
URL: http://www.csa.za.org/
Council
for Geoscience, South Africa
Description:
Mission: To be a world-class public organization which
provides excellent geoscience information and services
for the benefit of the people of South Africa
URL: http://www.geoscience.org.za/
Council
for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Description:
The CSIR provides research, development and implementation
services; and specialised technical and information consulting
services
URL: http://www.csir.co.za/
DTI
Description:
Department of Trade & Industry, South Africa
URL: http://www.dti.gov.za/
Female Life
Description:
As a woman today for the first time in history, you have
the power to control your own fertility and sexual health.
These pages will tell you everything you ever wanted to
know about your sexuality, contraception and how to take
good care of your body from your first period until your
family is complete . By clicking here, you will also find
information on menopause and hormone replacement therapy
URL: http://www.femalelife.co.za/
Grucox Medical
Grucox Medical is a Medical Development company based at the Sports Science Institute in Cape Town, South Africa. Medical sports products have been developed in association with Orthopaedic Surgeons, Physiotherapists, Sports Physicians, Biokineticists, Engineers, professional and non-professional sportsmen and sportswomen.
URL: http://www.grucox.com/
H.A.S.S Group Pty (Ltd)
Description:
Your one stop shop for custom-made hearing protection: Noise-Ban
URL: http://www.hass.co.za/
Health24
Description:
South African Consumer Health site
URL: http://www.health24.co.za
Health
Economics & HIV/AIDS Research Division (HEARD)
Description:
HEARD was established in 1998 as a research and teaching
organisation to: 1. Undertake academic and applied research
into the economic, development and social impacts of HIV/AIDS.
2. Undertake academic teaching activities concerned with
health economics and HIV/AIDS. 3. Provide training workshops
for senior professionals concerned with planning for the
impacts of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. 4. Organise conferences
and symposia to identify ideas and strategies and review
interventions to deal with the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
URL: http://www.heard.org.za/
Health web
Description: Online directory of aliments from A - Z with the Traditional Treatment
for each as well the Alternative Treatment. With special sections on Nutrition, Weightloss and Complimentary Therapies.
URL: http://www.bodyandmind.co.za/healthweb
Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)
Description:
The HSRC's mission is to facilitate problem solving and
enhance decision making through research excellence in
the human sciences. The HSRC pursues its mission by conducting
research in the following main areas: economic and social
analysis, education and training and democracy and governance.
URL: http://www.health24.co.za
Ipas
Description: Ipas has worked for three decades to increase women's ability to exercise
their sexual and reproductive rights and to reduce deaths and injuries of
women from unsafe abortion. Ipas's global and country programs include
training, research, advocacy, distribution of equipment and supplies for
reproductive-health care, and information dissemination.
URL: http://www.ipas.org
Kingdom
Ministries Mental Health & Psychiatry (KMMH)
Description: Grouphomes and services for clients with
psychiatric diagnosis.
URL: http://www.mentalhealth.org.za
Lifeline
Description:
The LifeLine Centres page will help you to find a LifeLine
centre that is nearest to where you live. Our counsellors
are now contactable through e-mail. If you go to the Online
Counselling page you will be able to e-mail LifeOnline
with your problem. We will do our best to help you.
URL: http://www.lifeonline.co.za/
Medical Law Attorneys in South Africa
Description: Medical Law Attorneys
URL: http://www.attorneys.co.za
Mental Health Information Centre
Description:
Activities of the Mental Health Information Centre include:
promoting public awareness of mental health issues and
research into mental illness, encouraging early diagnosis
and treatment of mental illness, addressing the stigma
associated with mental illness and promoting the good
mental health of all South Africans.
URL: http://www.mentalhealthsa.co.za
Mesothelioma and Asbestos Centre
Description: MAACenter helps victims of asbestos related cancer gather information on the disease. We have compiled the most comprehensive awareness center for malignant mesothelioma on the web.
URL: http://www.maacenter.org
MINTEK
Description:
Mintek is one of the world's leading technology
providers specializing in mineral processing, extractive
metallurgy, and related fields. Working closely with industry
and other research organizations, Mintek offers R&D
expertise, service testwork, equipment, and novel process
technologies for the precious metals, base metals, ferro-alloys,
and industrial
minerals sectors world-wide.e
URL: http://www.mintek.co.za/
National Advisory Council on Innovation
Description:
The National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) has
been created by legislation [NACI Act of 1997] to advise
the Minister of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology
of South Africa, and through the Minister, the Ministers
Committee and the Cabinet, on the role and contribution
of science, mathematics, innovation and technology, including
indigenous technologies, in promoting and achieving national
objectives.
URL: http://www.naci.org.za
National
Research Foundation (NRF)
Description:
A dynamic, quality-driven organisation that provides leadership
in the promotion and support of research and research
capacity development in the natural, social and human
sciences, engineering and technology to meet national
and global challenges.
URL: http://www.nrf.ac.za/
National Spatial Information Framework (NSIF)
Description:
Geo-information driven decision making, planning and service
delivery, for an improved quality of life for all in South
Africa.
URL: http://www.nsif.org.za/
Occupational Health and Safety
Description:
With the implementation of the South African Occupational
Health and Safety Act in January 1994, employers and employees
have been confronted with having to implement a health
and safety system in a workplace in order to create a
healthy and safe working environment for all. This website
has been provided to employers, health and safety practitioners,
members of health and safety committees and risk managers
with the access to products and services to assist implementing
and maintaining a healthy and safe workplace.
URL: http://www.health-safety.co.za/
Online Vitamins Guide
Description: Information on vitamins, minerals, nutrients, herbs, amino acids, the latest vitamins research, expert knowledge on vitamins and tips for proper supplementation with vitamins.
URL: http://www.online-vitamins-guide.com/
Plastic Surgery in South Africa
Description: South Africa plastic surgeon Dr Paul J. Skoll offersbreast augmentation tummy tucks, liposuction, face lifts as well as various other plastic surgery procedures.
URL: http://www.plasticsurgeon.co.za
Red Ribbon
Description:
In the fight against AIDS, one of the tools we need right
now is information. It is the one way we can take this
disease as a shared problem. Information is what this
site is about.
URL: http://www.redribbon.co.za/
South
African Data Archive (SADA)
Description:
The South African Data Archive (SADA) serves as a broker
between a range of data providers (e.g. statistical agencies,
government departments, opinion and market research companies
and academic institutions) and the research community.
The archive does not only preserve data for future use,
but also adds value to the collections. It safeguards
datasets and related documentation and attempts to make
it as easily accessible as possible for research and educational
purposes.
URL: http://www.nrf.ac.za/sada/
South African Government
Description:
South African Government Online includes information about
governmental structures and has links to legislation including
acts and bills.
URL: http://www.gov.za/
Sports
Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA)
Description:
The Sports Science Institute exists to optimise the sporting
performance and health of all South Africans through the
execution, application and dissemination of science.
URL: http://www.ssisa.com/
Statistics
South Africa
Description: The Stats SA aims to produce timely, accurate
and accessible official statistics to help advance economic
growth, development and democracy in the new South Africa.
Stats SA are committed to being relevant, reliable, representative
and responsive.
URL: http://www.statssa.gov.za
Science
Councils of South Africa
The Cape Shoulder Institute
Description: The Cape Shoulder Institute is dedicated to managing shoulder problems. Shoulder problems are managed both conservatively and surgically.
URL: http://www.shoulderinstitute.co.za/
The General Addictions Program Website
Description: Information on the treatment of substance abuse from a dual-diagnosis perspective
URL: www.thegaponline.co.za
The South African Health Directory
Description:
The purpose of this site is to provide you with an easy-to-use
directory of Health Practitioners and Health Facilities in South Africa.
URL: http://www.healthdirectory.co.za/
Toronto Psychologist
Description: I am a Registered Psychologist and Psychoanalyst with over 25 years of experience. I work with adults, adolescents and couples.
URL: http://torontopsychoanalyst.com
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