WELCOME TO SALDA

The Southern African Laboratory Diagnostics Association is a body that represents laboratory medicine in Southern Africa and is a unified voice around IVD’s and a collaboration of multinational and local companies who distribute,supply and manufacture In Vitro Diagnostic tests. IVDs contribute to more than 70% of all medical diagnosis and can be used to decrease overall healthcare costs. We believe that broader access to innovative diagnostic tools will drive and support the healthcare paradigm. Our association aims to lead and highlight the relevance and impact of IVD, influence patient lives and wellbeing, improve access, and  propel the market within Southern Africa. We actively engage with necessary stakeholders, public, private, advocacy, patient groups about the value industry brings to patients.

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Upcoming Events

20 NOV 2025
SALDA Member Event
Year-end

We currently have no upcoming events

Latest Downloads & Documents

2026 Public Course Schedule-Johannesburg V001- January-June
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2026 Public Course Schedule-Durban V0001 - January-June
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2026 Public Course Schedule-Cape Town V0001 -January-June
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Latest Industry News

03NOV

NICD confirms probiotic-linked blood infection outbreak in Gauteng and North West hospitals

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed an outbreak of a rare bloodstream infection linked to a commonly used probiotic in private hospitals in Gauteng and the North West.
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24SEP

UNAIDS welcomes the announcement of new deals to make new HIV prevention medicines available and affordable for people in need

UNAIDS strongly welcomes the announcement of two new agreements to advance progress in stopping new HIV infections.
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01JUL

Low screening, weak referrals and high HIV rates drive cervical cancer in South Africa

Low screening coverage, late diagnoses, high HIV prevalence, and limited access to treatment and vaccines are driving cervical cancer cases and deaths in South Africa.
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24SEP

UNAIDS welcomes the announcement of new deals to make new HIV prevention medicines available and affordable for people in need

UNAIDS strongly welcomes the announcement of two new agreements to advance progress in stopping new HIV infections.
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