Abbreviation | SAUHMA |
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Formation | 1992 |
Purpose | Promoting practice and research in underwater and hyperbaric medicine |
Headquarters | DAN-SA Building, Rosen Office Park, cnr Invicta & Third Roads, |
Location |
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Region | Southern Africa |
Website | sauhma |
The Southern African Underwater and Hyperbaric Medical Association (SAUHMA) is an organisation of voluntary members with a special interest in the subject of underwater and/or hyperbaric medicine, recognised by the Council of the South African Medical Association as a special interest group. The Association promotes the practice and facilitates the study of underwater and hyperbaric medicine. Membership includes members and associate members, and may include medical practitioners; registered nurses; registered paramedics; qualified hyperbaric chamber operators; diving instructors; dive operators, and any other person with a special interest underwater or hyperbaric medicine.[1]