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About Us

BLOODSA is a comprehensive collaborative Haematology platform. 

Education and Training

Grow collaborative 'research' platform that will create and promote new understanding of all aspects of haematological diseases, relevant to the needs of Africa and beyond.

Research and Registries

Grow collaborative 'research' platform that will create and promote new understanding of all aspects of haematological diseases, relevant to the needs of Africa and beyond.

Patient Care

Build a collaborative 'best care' development platform from which to respond to the health care needs by developing interventions to improve quality of care that will improve good health, quality of live and outcomes of haematology patients.

Quality Management

Research & Registries

Grow a collaborative 'research' platform that will create and promote new understanding of all aspects of haematological diseases, relevant to the needs of Africa.

Quality Management

Through collaboration, establish and maintain a comprehensive ‘quality management framework’ that fosters excellence in haematology patient care as well as educate and train health care workers on quality management principles in haematology, especially stem cell transplantation (HSCT). 

Education & Training

Provide a platform to empower haematology healthcare professionals through comprehensive education and training, unlocking a wealth of knowledge, to enhance patient care and improve outcomes.

Patient Support & Best Care

Build a collaborative platform from which to respond to the needs of haematology patients and their carers to improve their quality of life.

Our Value Proposition

Defining and pursuing clearer objectives

Training to make planning operations more realistic

Optimizing the allocation of resources

Improving the quality
of deliverables

Managing strategic alignment of projects post implementation

Securing a healthier population throughout Africa

BLOODSA Identity

Vision

To establish BLOODSA as a national and internationally acknowledged vehicle advancing quality of care, education and research in Haematology throughout Africa.

Mission

Through our growing collaborative network, continuously support stakeholders to set standards and improve pathways, protocols and platforms in Haematology.

  • Pathways includes patient journey, diagnosis, treatment, clinical, etc.
  • Protocols includes operational, clinical and other SOPs
  • Platforms includes educational, training workshops, research, implementation science, registries, quality management, automated business processes, etc.

Values

Quality (ownership, best in class, accountability, integrity, relationships)
Holistic (unified, inclusive, equal access)
Accessible (time, knowledge, resources, best practices)
Equality (access to opportunities for patients and partners)
Measurable Outcomes

BLOODSA Services

Our services are available to participating Consortium Partners in both public and private sectors.

CODE OF CONDUCT
To ensure that BLOODSA fulfils its purpose and pursues its vision in an exemplary manner and in accordance with its beliefs and the highest standards of ethical conduct, the Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Conduct. This Code is applicable to all members, directors, officers and employees as well as individuals employed by BLOODSA who provide services to the Foundation on a routine and compensated basis. Click here for our code of conduct.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors has the responsibility for the overall stewardship of the conduct of BLOODSA and the activities of the leadership. Leadership is responsible for the day-to-day conduct of the foundation. The Board’s fundamental objectives are to enhance and preserve long-term value, sustainability, and to ensure BLOODSA meets its obligations on an ongoing basis and operates in a compliant and reliable manner. In performing its functions, the Board protect the interests that the stakeholders, employees, health fraternity and collaboration partners may have in BLOODSA.

Dr David Brittain

Dr David Brittain

Director and Chairman
Johnny-Mahlangu

Prof Johnny Mahlangu

Director
Moses Chatambudza

Dr Moses Chatambudza

Director
Sharlene Parasnath

Dr Sharlene Parasnath

Director
Prof Vernon Louw

Prof Vernon Louw

Director
Prof. Estelle Verburgh

A/Prof Estelle Verburgh

Director and CEO

Leadership

Strategy deployment, day-to-day operations of BLOODSA
performance standards.

Prof. Estelle Verburgh

A/Prof Estelle Verburgh

Director and CEO
Dr Colin Prince

Dr Colin Prince

COO
Dr Gerdien Kritzinger

Dr Gerdien Kritzinger

Medical Officer and National Training Coordinator