SAMHS Discovers Best Scientific Research at Annual Academic Days
from 19 to 21 September 2023 at the Military Health Training Formation in Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria. The event consisted of 150 attendees from Gauteng Province and those from outside the province joined the conference virtually. Members who attended the event for the consecutive three (3) days will receive Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points.
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he Surgeon General Academic Days is an annual event affording multi-disciplinary Health Care Professionals (HCPs) the opportunity for education, training and development in matters related to military medicine, the distinguished guest speakers were also invited to share the latest research studies and developments. This esteemed event took place
The Surgeon Generals Academic Days for 2023 was hosted under the theme “Back to basics”. The objective was to revisit and discuss SAMHS related clinical protocols as well as any other recent research conducted by SAMHS members. The SG of the South the South African National Defence Force, Lt Gen Ntshavheni Peter Maphaha in his opening remarks said, “The South African Military Health
Service aligns itself to the Batho Pele Principles, guiding public health service delivery in the DOD, emphasizing health care, environmental protection, patient rights and health care system utilization”. He continued, “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely absence of disease or infirmity. It is a fundamental human right of every human being, without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social circumstances or background and that the attainment of the highest possible level in the promotion and protection of health by any state is of value for all”. Amongst the invited guests that graced this event with their presence were Prof Flavia Senkubuge from the University of Pretoria, the key note speaker of the day presented on the topic
“The quadruple burden of disease in South Africa” and Maj G. Gold from South African Army (SA Army) who presented “SANDF
member’s coping strategies when they present with the signs and symptoms related to adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Within the SAMHS there were about 27 professionals who presented their research papers on different topics.
Sharing insights: Maj (Dr) P. Mogale with his paper on critical Analysis of the Principle of Redress on Patients, Clients, Customers at AMHU Service Points.
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The Forum will provide the SG, SAMHS Command Council and Scientific Committee an opportunity to select the best researchers and research topics to be presented at international conferences such as the International Conference in Military Medicine (ICMM). Article by Lt Col Palesa Majavu Photographs by Sgt Jonathan Mogano
