From the President’s Desk: Part 1, 2024
Andrew Ross
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TopicsPrimary Care and Health Outcomes · Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units · Healthcare Systems and Technology
2024 … a new year with new challenges and new opportunities.
In 2023, a new South African Academy of Family Physicians (SAAFP) Council and EXCO were elected, and we are committed to serving you as our members. At the start of a new term of office, we do want to acknowledge and thank Prof. Mash and the previous Council for the role that they have played in increasing the visibility and profile of the Academy, supporting education and training, developing continuing professional development (CPD) programmes and activities and strongly advocating for the critical role of family medicine in South Africa in both the public and private sectors.
As the new Council, we recognise that the strength of any organisation lies in its membership. We cannot meet the challenges facing the South African health sectors alone – we need you to actively participate, contribute and take on roles and responsibilities within the organisation and for you to send us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions. SAAFP is our organisation – to borrow from the recent rugby world cup – Together we are stronger. It is now possible to pay your membership as a monthly debit order (only R170.00/month × 10 months), and I would encourage everyone to use this payment method.
In October 2023, we had a very productive strategic planning meeting. Priorities for the new term of office include:
On behalf of the new Council, I would like to thank you for your membership and encourage your active participation in the activities of the SAAFP.
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