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25 Jan

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30-31 Jan

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6-9 Feb

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Paediatric Conferences

6-10 Feb

Paediatric Refresher Course

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CMSA events

13-14 Feb

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Our mission is to promote and protect the health of children.

As SAPA, we seek to serve and unite paediatricians, parents, policy makers and children.

We achieve this through the advocacy for the rights of children, education & facilitating collaborations with those who share our ideal

NEWS

A health system under stress means the children will pay a price,warn child health advocates

by SAPA | Feb 14, 2024

A health system under stress means the children will pay a price, warn child health advocatesInadequate medical treatment, children not being fully vaccinated, underfunded mental health services and the return of malnutrition are some of the impacts that severe budget...

The official SAPA statement regarding the humanitarian crisis in Israel and Palestine

by YOBO | Dec 4, 2023

PAVE: Paediatricans Against Violence EverywhereAn Appeal for Peace in Israel and Palestine1st December 2023 The South African Paediatric Association (SAPA) is committed to promoting the wellbeing of all children and their families. This is especially in all areas...

Be true to science and kind to patients, says healthcare giant Jerry Coovadia

by SAPA | Oct 9, 2023

Last month, Professor Hoosen ‘Jerry’ Coovadia’s textbook ‘Coovadia’s Paediatrics & Child Health’ was released in its seventh edition. Spotlight asked Coovadia about his legacy and his advice for the medical community.