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Our Vision
AFSA will strive to save lives, to enhance the quality of life and to reduce the cost of healthcare in South Africans suffering from allergic disorders and primary immune deficiencies.
Our Status & Mission
We are a registered Non-Profit Company – South African Allergy and Clinical Immunology Foundation NPC2015/249989/08, a registered Public Benefit Organisation No. 930057401 and can provide limited Section 18A certificates for certain donations.
The foundation was established to create awareness, to advise and educate patients, to promote responsible care, to assist with advocacy and to raise funds for professional development.
The foundation was established to create awareness, to advise and educate patients, to promote responsible care, to assist with advocacy and to raise funds for professional development.
What we Offer
- Allergy Professional search tool.
- Downloadable, educational leaflets & information on the website.
- Active social media pages & Allergist approved content on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
- Screening & approval of allergy-safe products.
- Learning Academy for Healthcare providers including live/recorded Masterclasses.
- AFSA Shop allowing patients to purchase allergy devices and products.
- AFSA bi monthly newsletter with latest allergy updates.
- Support Groups
- Educational Live events
- Allergy Education Workshops
Founders
The South African Allergy & Clinical Immunology Foundation was established by the Allergy Society of South Africa (ALLSA) and operates as the Allergy Foundation of South Africa (AFSA).
ALLSA is the official society for medical professionals who specialise in the science and care of patients that suffer from allergic and primary immune deficiency diseases. ALLSA achieved remarkable milestones during the more than 25 years of it’s existence and believes that AFSA will serve the broader needs of allergy and clinical immunology patients.
ALLSA is the official society for medical professionals who specialise in the science and care of patients that suffer from allergic and primary immune deficiency diseases. ALLSA achieved remarkable milestones during the more than 25 years of it’s existence and believes that AFSA will serve the broader needs of allergy and clinical immunology patients.
Medical Advisory Panel
Content and AFSA activities are reviewed and approved by medical advisors who are specialists in the field of allergy and clinical immunology. A medical advisory panel is appointed for each of our activities to ensure that content is up to date and in line with the best practice guidelines of the world.
Board Directors
Dr Ahmed Manjra
Professor André van Niekerk
Chandre Stuurman
Janice Strydom
Treasurer
Dr Marinda McDonald
Dr Shaunagh Emanuel
Dr Thulja Trikamjee
Advisory Board
Executive Strategic Consultant
Professor Mike Levin
Dr Candice Royal
Dr Dayo Awotedu
Idonette van Zyl
Dr Sarah Karabus
Dr Suretha Kannenberg
Product & Operations Coordinator
Luani Suffla
Business Manager
Lynn Kämpf
Special Projects Liaison
Megan Achmat
Please note the content on this website is not intended to be a substitute to a medical professional consultation