Finding out more about SACFA from Alan Dunn the chairperson

May is Cystic Fibrosis awareness month and we want to tell you more about the South African Cystic Fibrosis Association by asking Alan Dunn Chairperson of SACFA and SACFA Central Region (Gauteng) a few questions. Alan has been part of SACFA Central region since 1990,...

Tribute to a special doctor- Dr Sue Klugman

Tribute to Dr Klugman  Dr Susan Klugman retired from the Johannesburg CF Paediatric Clinic (CMJAH) at the end of November 2020. Her retirement came after 32 years of commitment and dedication to the treatment of children with cystic fibrosis, as well as other chronic...

The CF Registry – Annual Report

What is the registry for? Publishing of our first annual CF registry report for South Africa is testimony to the commitment of all CF doctors and CF families in our country, to promote the welfare of all our patients. The benefits of the registry are not always fully...

Ndumiso’s Story (part 2)

(Continued from part 1) Work and social life As we all know CF is a very challenging condition it needs someone who is financially stable. It affects you mentally and emotionally and it needs you to be strong and accept it and learn to live with it. I struggled a lot-...
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