Keynote Address by Professor Taole Mokoena, Health Ombud The Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena, delivered the keynote address at the 2025 Hospital Show at the Sandton Convention Centre. His presentation outlined the Health Ombud’s mandate, reviewed significant cases, and highlighted…
The 5th edition of the Standards for Palliative Healthcare Services has achieved a major milestone: it has secured accreditation from the International Society for Quality in Health Care’s External Evaluation Association (IEEA). This international endorsement reaffirms the commitment of the…
Starting in May 2006, Helderberg Hospice in Somerset West has consistently met the highest standards of care, achieving COHSASA accreditation seven times. Just last week, the hospice received its latest accreditation certificate, valid until 2028. In a ceremony to mark…
The 80-bed Ezulwini Private Hospital recently became the first COHSASA accredited hospital in eSwatini. Situated in that country’s capital, Mbabane, the hospital achieved a compliance rating of 93 and has been given a two-year award. Says CEO of COHSASA, Ms…
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of the COHSASA Accounts Manager, Elsa Wiehman, on Thursday 24th October 2024. Elsa joined COHSASA in 1997, during the company’s early years. However, she left in 2005 to be closer…
COHSASA staff gathered at the Claremont headquarters early in October for the internal launch of the company’s new look. They were involved in the rebranding process from the start by supplying ideas associated with the brand’s personality. They then selected…
The ISQua conference, held in Istanbul this year, brought many different health professionals from all across the globe to discuss the latest initiatives, trends and research in the field of quality improvement, standards and accreditation. There was a substantial contingent…
A top figure in South African health improvement circles, Jacqui Stewart of COHASA, was honoured this week in Istanbul when the ISQua (International Society for Quality in Health Care) conferred the Society’s Life Membership Award in recognition of her outstanding…
For delegates attending the HASA conference in Sandton last week, it was a seamless and smartly organised affair. For those working behind the scenes to create a successful exhibition and programme, it was months of sweat and toil that paid…
Jacqui Stewart, CEO of COHSASA, has been appointed to the steering committee of the re-instatement of the African Community of Practice. After a break of 4 years (!), ISQua is excited to re-launch the African Community of Practice! We invite…
