About Us
History of SAIEH
Established in 1996
The South African Institute of Environmental Health (SAIEH) is an organization for professions within the field of environmental health and is a non-profit organization (NGO), non-trade union organization and believes that a safe and healthy environment is a basic human right.
The SAIEH is affiliated to the International Federation of Environmental Health and is fully recognized by the South African government i.e. the National Department of Health.
Mission
To promote the science and practice of environmental health thus capacitating members to render a professional service and ensure optimum participation of all stakeholders in environmental health matters.
Vision
To be the nationally and internationally recognized leading professional organization in the field of Environmental Health.
Aims and Objectives
- Advance and promote the science and practice of Environmental Health.
- Affiliate and liaise with Local, National and International bodies aimed at promoting the science and practice of Environmental Health as well as public / community health.
- Protect and promote the interests and status of all members registered with the Institute.
- Promote strong unity amongst members irrespective of race, colour, sex, religion, creed, political aspiration and / or affiliation.
- Promote the professionalism of its members.
- Create structures that would promote and enable involvement and participation in the affairs of the Institute by members at all levels.
- Promote the basic training as well as comprehensive /specialized advanced education of environmental health professionals as well as environmental health research.
SAIEH HAS BEEN GIVEN FULL RECOGNITION BY THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS:
- South African Local Government Association, representing all municipalities in the country
- Standards Generating Body for Environmental Health
- National Department of Health
- National Department of Water Affairs
- National Department of Environmental Affairs
- World Health Organisation (WHO)
- International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH)
- The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health – England (CEIH)
- South African Development Community (Environmental Health)
- Health Professions Council of South Africa – Environmental Health (HPCSA)
- The current Chair of the Africa Region I.F.E.H.
