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SUMMARY:Market Sustainability Forum
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will strengthen market sustainability by promoting transparent\, consistent\, and predictable supply chain and financial processes. Clear SOPs\, aligned payment workflows\, and improved accrual management reduce delays\, disputes\, and uncertainty for suppliers. This creates a more reliable operating environment\, supports supplier confidence and continuity of supply\, and enables long‑term participation in the market while ensuring value for money and compliance for the department. \nDate: 14 May 2026 \nTime: 10:00 – 12:00 \nFormat: Virtual \nRegister: Click Here \nProgramme: \n10h00 -11h00 Standard Operating Procedure For The Procurement of Implants & Nuclear Isotopes \nSpeaker: Mr Mofedi Nhlapo Acting Chief Director – SCM \n11h00 – 11h45 Payment processes and accruals \nSpeaker: Benedict Kubheka Acting Director Financial Accounting Gauteng Health\, Rudzani Mugaga – Acting Deputy Director Financial Accounting\, Amit Hariparsad – Mr. Hariparsad Team Leader for Reconciliations and processing. \nGain an understanding of:  \nParticipants will gain clarity on the revised supply chain management SOPs and finance processes\, ensuring consistent understanding and application across institutions. The forum will support alignment between provincial guidance and facility level implementation\, clarify payment and accrual processes. It will also provide an opportunity for suppliers\, hospital representatives\, and finance teams to engage directly\, improving collaboration and process efficiency. \nWho should attend: \n\nChief Financial Officer\nFinance Director\nFinance Manager\nAccounts Payable/ Receivable clerk\nSale reps
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/market-sustainability-forum-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:SAMED’s 39th Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please save the date for SAMED’s 39th Annual General Meeting \nEvent Details: \n\nRegistration: 08:30\nNetworking Lunch after the event\nVenue: Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City\, 13 Karkloof Cres\, Midrand\, 2066\n\nThis is one of the most important engagements on the SAMED calendar and we invite you to be part of shaping the future of our association and the MedTech industry. \nAs a valued member\, this is your opportunity to: \n\nEngage on key developments impacting the MedTech sector\nParticipate in the election of ordinary members to the SAMED Board\nContribute to the strategic direction of the association\n\nThe AGM will be hosted in a hybrid format\, allowing members to attend either in-person or virtually. Members are encouraged to RSVP as the virtual access link will be shared closer to the event with members who have selected virtual attendance. \nKindly confirm your attendance by indicating your preferred mode (in-person or virtual) via the RSVP link below: \nRSVP by 13 May 2026: Click Here \nWe look forward to your participation in this important engagement.
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/16640/
LOCATION:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260602T100000
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SUMMARY:Regulatory Forum
DESCRIPTION:How confident are you that the medical devices and IVDs used in healthcare settings are genuine\, compliant\, and safe for patients? \nJoin SAHPRA for an insightful virtual workshop exploring the growing threat of substandard\, falsified\, counterfeit\, and non-compliant medical devices and IVDs. Gain practical knowledge to identify red flags\, understand regulatory risks\, strengthen procurement vigilance\, and protect patient safety across healthcare environments. \nPresented By: \n\nMokgadi Daphney Fafudi\, Head of Regulatory Compliance\, South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)\n\nWorkshop Highlights: \n\nUnderstanding the definitions and distinctions between substandard\, falsified\, counterfeit\, and non-compliant medical devices and IVDs\nIdentifying red flags and suspicious products in procurement and clinical settings\nExploring patient safety\, legal\, operational\, and regulatory risks\nUnderstanding SAHPRA’s role and the implementation of the National Action Plan\nLearning reporting and escalation processes for suspected products\nReviewing practical case studies and emerging trends shaping the medtech landscape\n\nWho Should Attend: \nSAMED members and non-members\, healthcare professionals\, funders\, private hospital groups\, and medtech procurers from both the public and private sectors. \nArticle to Read: “Fake medicines are a dangerous threat in Africa: 3 ways to spot them.” \nThis virtual forum supports SAHPRA’s implementation of the National Action Plan for Combating Substandard and Falsified (SF) Medical Products in South Africa. \nRegister Here
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/regulatory-forum-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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