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Archived Newsletters

HasaNEWS June10

15 June 2010

It traces the pertinent debate with regard to nursing, thus helping in understanding the dynamics of such a noble profession and pillar of health care.Hasa conference & exhibition 2010 is a success and the association elects new directors.

HASAnews November

07 December 2009

The government has published yet another set of proposed dispensing fees for pharmacists, surprising the industry with an offer to exempt marginal businesses from the maximum levies. HEALTH ANNALS – Hasa’s flagship, research-driven magazine is now available! Roly Buys is part of the ministerial NHI advisory body.

HASAnews September

27 November 2009

October is Mental Health Month and 10 October is World Mental Health Day. It makes a lot of sense to make this a special mental health issue. Besides, it is important to talk about mental health issues including the de-stigmatising of the disorders associated with psychiatric illness because they (would) affect many South Africans. Profile of Andre Meiring, PFF's new chair.

HASANews August 2009

27 August 2009

All the NHI talk and building blocks, the swine flu substance and myths and the world population that is growing at an alarming rate. Private hospital news and major issues.

HASAnews July

27 August 2009

Hasa congratualted for successfully organising its Durban conference. It was an eye-opener and delegates especially enjoyed the debate on NHI options and obstacles experssing shock on that the plan is still being discussed without the input of the sector. Hasa hires Dawn Adams as new administrator for communications. Hasa publishes new Private Hospital Review.

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Lucas Malambe is Hasa's Executive Officer, Corporate Communications educated at the universities of the North and Witwatersrand. Malambe has a postgraduate qualification in Business Management and Economics from the University of Johannesburg where he is finishing his Masters in Commerce (Business Management).

He is also the editor of the prestigious research-driven publications Health Annals and the monthly Hasa News.

He has seven years experience in public communications having worked for DRUM magazine as a health journalist, sub-editor, and columnist. Lucas also worked for Lifeline Southern Africa interfacing with the organisation's various publics. At this time he contributed regularly to publications such as Business Day's Health Supplement and Mshana as a health correspondent and health-advice columnist respectively.

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Hasa Awards of Excellence: Call for Nominations

13 July 2010

The annual Hasa Awards of Excellence are part of the Ministerial Healthcare Awards. This year's theme is Quality is Excellence. The process to find the best of the best in the private hospital industry is nearing its end. The Health Excellence Awards 2010 will take place in November 2010 and the deadline date for submission of entries is 07 October 2010.

LegalWatchJune02,68

15 June 2010

The Children’s Act 38 of 2005 (as amended). How does it affect healthcare?

Several outstanding provisions of the Children’s Act [Act 38 of 2005] have become operational. The relevant Government Gazette has made the date upon which the law became operational as being 01 April 2010.

Hasa Code of Ethics

07 June 2010

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