About SACHaS
We aim to bring together clinicians, scientists, nurses, allied healthcare professionals, technologists and medical administrators involved in the teaching, research and practice of clinical haematology.
Our Objectives
Set
Standards
Set Standards for Education, Training and Practice of Clinical Haematologists.
Promote
Collaboration
Organise meetings and activities to promote collaboration between members and others.
Best
Practice
Create and implement best practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of blood and bone marrow related disorders
Be the
Voice
Interact with medical schemes and regulatory bodies on behalf of clinical haematologists.
Weekly Haematology Deep Dives
13th Annual Haematology Oncology Symposium
What started as small meetings amongst the Haematology fellows at UCT, have now evolved into high quality virtual Haematology discussions, attracting participation by many colleagues across South Africa.
The 13th Annual Haematology Oncology Symposium will take place virtually and in-person at Spier Wine Farm in Cape Town on 16 to 17 October 2021.
Choose your membership option
Discounted
registration fee
Paid membership entitles you to discounted conference registration fees for the annual HaemOnc symposium.
Networking
opportunities
Opportunities for networking and collaboration with various role players in the field of Haematology.
Representation
Representation in interactions with medical schemes, regulatory bodies, associated organisations and other relevant stakeholders across the spectrum of public and private practice.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We celebrate human diversity within an inclusive society. We are committed to equitable and accessible health care.
Our Executive Committee
Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast.
Hannes
Koornhof
Chairman
Hannes is a Clinical Haematologist and stem cell transplant physician at Haemalife, a private Haematology unit in Kuils River, Cape Town. He believes in the strength of unity and collaboration.
Estelle
Verburgh
Treasurer
Estelle is an Associate Professor in Clinical Haematology at the University of Cape Town. She promotes inter-centre and interdisciplinary research with direct clinical implications to promote best practice pathways.
Michael
Cass
Secretary
Michael is a clinical haematologist and stem cell transplant physician at Alberts Cellular Therapy in Pretoria. His passion is facilitating access to innovative therapies for patients.
Sharlene
Parasnat
Coastal Representative
Sharlene is Head of Clinical Haematology at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital in KZN. She is passionate about making haematology services available to all South Africans.
Karen
Gunther
Inland Representative
Karen is a clinical haematologist and stem cell transplant physician who heads up “The Haemteam” Haematology unit in Johannesburg. Her aim is to build up excellence in haematology – with access for all patients to optimal therapy and compassionate holistic care.