SAIDA is a not for profit organization that acts as an umbrella organization for the inherited disorders support groups of South Africa. SAIDA aims to provide support for and promote effective communication between the supports groups. SAIDA is also actively involved in promoting the understanding of and education about the many inherited disorders that occur in South Africa.
Please use the useful links tab if you are unsure of the disorder you are looking for. If you would like to find out more about the support groups, the relevant information is available under the Support Groups tab.
Please feel free to send us any comments or queries you may have.
The International Birth Defects Information Systems (I.B.I.S) The International Birth Defects Information Systems (I.B.I.S) is a multi-lingual website dedicated to promote better care, wellbeing and prevention of malformation and developmental disorders through information sharing.
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Medical Genetic and Counselling Services
To find out more about genetic counselling, click here. To find out more about genetic counselling clinics, please contact Mrs Zain Jakoet on the following.
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The Department of Human Genetics, University of the Witwatersrand The department of Human Genetics at the University of the Witwatersrand has published information on the commoner genetic disorders in South Africa. Please click here for more information. |
The South African Society for Human Genetics The Southern African Society for Human Genetics (SASHG) is a non-profit organization for health care professionals involved and interested in Human or Medical Genetics. Please click here for more information. |
