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Mission
The Faculty of Health Sciences of Stellenbosch University is committed to the goal of optimal health in Southern Africa

Mission
We commit ourselves to be the recognised leader in Human Nutrition through the pursuance of excellence in the dynamic, integrated, professional and cost-effective practice of nutrition in order to be instrumental in securing the health and well-being of all our people in South Africa
» Association for Dietetics in South Africa
» SASPEN

Our Vision
Optimal nutrition for all South Africans

Our Mission
To use the expertise of dietitians to educate and motivate all South Africans to achieve and maintain optimal nutrition

Saspen is the South African Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. The Society is active in the Southern African region, promoting nutrition research and all forms of nutritional education.

» Medical Research Council of South Africa
» SA Health Info (The Sa health knowledge network)

Our Vision
Building a healthy nation through research

Our Mission
To improve the nation's health status and quality of life through relevant and excellent health research aimed at promoting equity and development

The health knowledge network is a health information resource that offers information on HIV AIDS, alcohol and drug abuse, chronic disease prevention, novel drugs, nutrition, tuberculosis, malaria and other health issues in Southern Africa


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For further information please contact NICUS (
nicus@sun.ac.za) or a dietitian registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.