South African Heart Association (SAHA)

Description

The South African Heart Association was formally constituted in September 1999, from the amalgamation of the Southern African Cardiac Society and the South African Society of Cardiac Practitioners, becoming the sole organisation representing the professional interests of all cardiologists and cardio-thoracic surgeons in the country.

Member benefits

Free subscription to the Cardiovascular Journal of South Africa and the SA Heart Journal.
Reduced registration fees at the national Congress.

Mission / Aims

To promote and develop the life sciences pertaining to the cardiovascular system and disease.
To promote good fellowship among those involved in the treatment of patients with cardiavascular disease or with research interests involving the cardiovascular system.
To represent, promote and protect the professional interests of cardiologists and cardiac surgeons.
To promote public welfare by education directed towards the prevention and treatment of the cardiovascular system.
To take an active role in establishing and maintaining standards for quality cardiovascular delivery.

Affiliations

We are member of:

European Society of Cardiology

World Heart Federation