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Public Health Association of South Africa

Public Health Association of South Africa

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Achieving health and access to effective health care for all South Africans

Providing leadership and a collective voice to improve access to health as a human right, through knowledge sharing, capacity building and partnership

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Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA)

Advancing public health for a healthier nation

PHASA is a national, voluntary Section 21 Not‑for‑Profit Organization established in 2000 to strengthen and promote the health and well‑being of all people living in South Africa. As a leading voice for public health, PHASA provides a collaborative forum that connects community stakeholders, professionals, and academic networks across the country and beyond.

Core Values

Equity

Integrity

Social responsibility

Caring/ compassion/ empathy

Partnership

Proactive

Our Commitment

PHASA has the following Objectives

  • To advocate for access to health as a human right for all people in South Africa by influencing policy changes and promoting public campaigns.
  • To promote conditions for a healthy society by initiating community programs and public awareness campaigns, achieving notable improvements in public health.
  • To facilitate multi-disciplinary activities for health and wellness through organizing regular events such as meetings, conferences, and workshops.
  • To support disease prevention and health promotion initiatives by forming strategic partnerships to achieve measurable improvements in public health indicators.
  • To support public health leaders and advocates through enabling public health networks, promoting public health advocacy.

Our Membership

Our membership represents the full spectrum of public health practice in South Africa, Southern Africa, and internationally.

PHASA brings together:

  • Community representatives and advocates for vulnerable populations

  • Academics, researchers, and epidemiologists

  • Public health medicine specialists

  • Public sector professionals working at national, provincial, district, and local levels

  • Practitioners engaged in health promotion, policy, and systems strengthening

This diverse community enables PHASA to foster shared learning, professional development, and collective action to improve public health outcomes.

Governance

PHASA has an executive committee accountable to its members.

  • All executive members are elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for a three year term.
  • The Secretariat is contracted to the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the organization is financially audited annually.
  • The organisation and management of the organisation is outlined in our Memorandum of Incorporation (MoI)

News and Announcements

TRIPS Waiver Draft Text: Letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa from South African Academics

South African academics and Doctors Without Borders urged President Ramaphosa to reject a proposed WTO compromise on Covid‑19 patent waivers, warning it offers little real access to vaccines, treatments, or diagnostics. They argue the draft protects monopolies, delays technology transfer, and fails to address Global South inequities exposed during the pandemic.
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Media Statement: Post-COP26, we need more decisive action and commitment from SA Government

PHASA’s post‑COP26 statement urges South Africa to take stronger climate action to meet Paris Agreement goals, end fossil fuel subsidies, and pursue a just energy transition. It highlights rising climate‑related health risks and calls for resilient, low‑carbon health systems and bold leadership to secure a healthy, sustainable future for all.
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Videos

PHASA 18th WCPH

PHASA 20th Anniversary

Calls for climate action,
James Iram

COVID 19 in SA, Discussion Fourth Wave
Dr H Somaroo

Portfolio Committee on Health NHI
19 May 2021

The Future of Health Summit, 2021
Dr Somaroo