Dr Mirriam Matandela is the Government Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer of South Africa at the National Department of Health. She holds a PhD in Health Science with Nursing, Masters in Health Service Management (Cum Laude) and post basic diploma in Trauma and Emergency Nursing Science.
Dr Anban Pillay is Deputy Director General for Health Regulation and Compliance at South Africa’s National Department of Health, where he has held senior roles for over 20 years. His work has shaped pharmaceutical policy, including medicine pricing, formularies, procurement and service delivery, as well as South Africa’s Universal Health Coverage (National Health Insurance) policy and legislation.
I am a committed social justice advocate and health equity leader with a strong background in community development, psychosocial support, and human rights advocacy. My work has consistently focused on advancing inclusive health systems and creating safe, supportive spaces for marginalized populations.
Professor (Dr) Jennifer Chipps is an Emeritus Professor at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) and the DSTI/NRF Decadal Plan Aligned SARChI Research Chair in Digital Health.
Her prior roles include positions at the University of Sydney, the NZ Health Research Council, the NSW Health, and the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Jennifer holds a PhD in Telepsychiatry from UKZN.
With 24 years of experience in higher education and training. Dr Powell holds a PhD in Nursing Science from the North-West University.
She developed a model for the implementation of high-fidelity simulation and published three articles in international nursing journals on the topic.
Every year HASA hosts a world-class conference featuring several international and South African experts in healthcare. An exhibition runs simultaneously to showcase healthcare.