The South African Society of Haematology (SASH) is a scientific
and educational non-profit organization aiming to bring together
haematologists, physicians, scientists, technologists and
administrators with an interest in and/or involved in the
teaching, research, practice and promotion of haematology. The
objectives of the Society are:
To set the standards for the education, training and practice of
haematology in Southern Africa.
To organize annual meetings and provide a forum for discussion
of advances in haematology.
To synthesize and evaluate evidence-based and consensus
guidelines for management of haematological disorders.
To identify haematological problems affecting populations in
Southern Africa, the continent and the rest of the world.
To promote the acquisition, dissemination, exchange and
application of knowledge in haematology.
To develop, standardize and critically evaluate new and existing
diagnostic tests, instrumentation and reagents used in
haematology.
To encourage and promote collaborative activities among SASH
members as well as with other national and international
organisations.
