Pulmonary Hypertension Association South Africa (PHSA)

11 November 2015

If you or a loved one is living with pulmonary hypertension (PH), we offer information, support, hope and the chance to become active in our community.

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association South Africa (PHSA) was founded by patients, for patients - we are here for you as a source of support, connection and hope. Our patients are a knowledgeable, inclusive and an inspiring group who are eager to listen and share their experiences.

The voice of the PH community is built on the personal stories of patients, caregivers, family and friends and medical professionals. Each of these stories is a powerful tool in educating and raising awareness amongst the general public about PH.

Each of us has a story to tell. Your voice and your story are important to us. The first step in raising PH awareness across the country starts with you. Together we are stronger and can do more: becoming a member of PHSA means that you are helping to create a unified community across the country.

We want to get to know you: become a member of PHSA today.

Living with a rare disease can sometimes feel lonely. But you are not alone. By reaching out to others who live with the same issues every day; who have been there and who have similar experiences, you will connect with a community who offer support, information and hope for the future.

Read about other PH community member’s journeys with PH and share your own.

Pulmonary Hypertension South Africa
Tel nr: 084 580 5000
Fax: 086 6709544

Dr Saleh Aldammas
Congress Chair
aldammas@hotmail.com
Saph.pht@gmail.com

Dr Abdulla Aldalaan
Congress Co-chair
aldalaan@hotmail.com
Saph.pht@gmail.com

Dr Hussam Sakkijha
Head, Executive committee
sakkijhahussamm@gmail.com
Saph.pht@gmail.com

Dr Hazem Hassan
Organizing Manager
hazem@globalaccess-eg.com

About SAPH

The Saudi Association for Pulmonary Hypertension (SAPH) is a medical and research national group of many medical specialists, who shared a common interest in the field of pulmonary vascular disease.

The Conference

Honorary Intl Members (PVRI)

Ghazwan Butrous, MD

Dr. Butrous is a professor of cardiopulmonary sciences at the University of Kent, Canterbury, UK. His major research interest in PVD is in the field of management of pulmonary vascular diseases, pulmonary vascular disease secondary to infectious diseases, signaling mechanisms, and remodeling of pulmonary vasculature. He is the secretary general of the pulmonary vascular research institute (PVRI).

H Ardeschir Ghofrani, MD

Professor Ghofrani is a senior physician at the University of Giessen lung center. He is the head of the divisions of pulmonary hypertension and intensive internal medicine. Dr. Ghofrani has developed new treatment concepts for patients with various disorders of pulmonary circulation. In 2002, Dr. Ghofrani was the recipient of the travel award of the ATS and the Francois Brenot Prize of the European Respiratory Society.

Paul Hassoun, MD

Paul M. Hassoun, MD, chairs the Assembly on Pulmonary Circulation, which consists of basic scientists and clinicians interested in the understanding of the vascular basis of lung disease—from the level of cell and molecular biology to translational biology and clinical medicine.