The World Council for Health South Africa was activated in March 2023 as an independent body stemming from the pioneering World Council for Health. The World Council for Health is a coalition of health focused groups from the North of America to Zimbabwe in the South. As part of its mission to decentralise real health care and sovereignty to country, community level and individual level, the WCH SA will host a launch and other events.
WCH steering committee member Shabnam Palesa Mohamed said “The last three years highlighted glaring conflicts of interest, the violation of constitutional rights, stark failures in public health policy, and the disruption of a healthy doctor – patient relationship. Moreover, adverse effects from the C19 shots are censored. It’s time for a better way. The World Council Health South Africa intends to be a voice for the people, by the people. I am honoured to serve with an ethical, compassionate, wise and courageous leadership team.”
WCH South Africa will focus on:
- Identifying weaknesses, failures and gaps in the health care system
- Supporting health practitioners in upholding The Hippocratic Oath
- Including integrative, allied, and natural health care practitioners
- Raising awareness on healthy living, healthy food, and mind health
- Advocating for safe, effective, repurposed, and indigenous medicines
- Encouraging South African residents to advocate for core human rights
Founding Steering Committee members for WCH South Africa include:
- Shabnam Palesa Mohamed, activist, journalist, lawyer
- Dr Susan Vosloo, cardio-thoracic surgeon
- Dr Mare Olivier, general practitioner
- Dr Erika Drewes, general practitioner
- Dr Charne Gerber, general practitioner and specialist assistant
- Lawyer Delia De Vries
Founding Advisory Committee members for WCH SA include:
- Scientist and researcher Fahrie Hassan
- GP, author and activist Dr EV Rapiti
- GP and royal indigenous leader Dr Sakhiwo Yako
- ENT surgeon and food sovereignty advocate Dr Ivan Jardine
- GP and biologist Dr Shankara Chetty
- Advocate and consultant Sabelo Sibanda
Dr Tess Lawrie, co-founder of the World Council for Health says “Congratulations to the WCH South Africa for helping to make the Better Way vision a reality. What the world needs right now are ethical leaders to stand for and facilitate new systems that serve people, and not corporate power. A more inspirational and ethical team could not be found, and we look forward to innovating and creating the new with you for years to come. I call on and appeal to all South Africans to support this essential humanitarian initiative.”
The World Council for Health South Africa welcomes friends, partners, allies and supporters that share our vision of a better world manifest through the ethical principles of the Better Way Charter. People, groups and organisations who support the WCH South Africa’s vision and would like to support its launch, growth, and activities can connect via email: [email protected]. Details on the WCH SA launch and events will be shared soon.
