Advancing Children’s Digestive & Liver Health in Southern Africa
What SASPGHAN Does
SASPGHAN is a non-profit professional organisation dedicated to improving paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition care across Southern Africa. We are equally dedicated to fostering meaningful communication and collaboration among professionals in the field across the region.
Our Mission
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of children across Southern Africa by advancing the fields of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. We aim to:
Enhance Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition care across Southern Africa.
Promote continuous medical education by offering training at centres of excellence, developing and sharing clinical guidelines, and providing access to key resources.
Foster research, innovation, and collaboration within the Paediatric Gastroenterology community in the region.
Raise awareness and advocate for improved understanding and support for childhood intestinal and liver diseases.
Areas of Focus
Hepatology
Liver diseases in children, including biliary atresia, autoimmune hepatitis, and metabolic disorders.
Luminal Gastroenterology
Conditions such as Inflammatory bowel disease, allergic conditions of the GI tract, and functional gut disorders.
Nutrition
Supporting healthy growth, development, and management of paediatric nutritional disorders.
Upcoming Events & Conferences
2025 SAGES Congress – 31 July to 3 August
The 2025 SAGES Congress, organised by the South African Gastroenterology Society (SAGES), is scheduled from July 31 to August 3, 2025, at the Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Convention Centre in Durban, South Africa. This annual event serves as a platform for healthcare professionals to engage in discussions, share knowledge, and explore advancements in gastroenterology. The congress will feature various sessions, exhibitions, and opportunities for professional development.
For more details, please visit the official congress website.
Paediatric coeliac disease day at the Cape Town Infusion Centre
2nd Floor Golf Park 4, 80 Raapenberg Road, Mowbray. 11 October 2025. Any enquiries to info@drndhlovupaediatrics.co.za. It is essentially a day of advocacy, awareness, and support for all children living with coeliac disease. It will be a fun day with activities for children and caregivers alike.