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If you're like most patients, the initial diagnosis of PH may be scary. PH is a serious illness that affects every aspect of your life, but the important thing for you to know is that THERE IS HOPE and medical advances are happening rapidly.

When PHA was formed, there were no treatments for PH. Today, PH patients have several therapies from which to choose, and life expectancy is continuing to rise. Now that you have been diagnosed, it is important you find a PH specialist to work with you in determining the best course of treatment.
Following are a few places to start battling this disease through knowledge and community:

  
     
 
  PHSA IS REGISTERED AS A NON PROFIT ORGANISATION  
 

PHSA is registered as a NPO and we need funds to help patients to pay for their medication. We need donations and every small amount will help a PH patient to prolong their life's to see their children grow up.

Please click here to read more.

For future queries or assistance, kindly contact Denneys Niemandt on niemandts@iburst.co.za

  
 
     
 
  NEWS HIGHLIGHTS  
  It is with great sadness that I convey this message. Sharon Chetty, support group leader in KZN has passed away after years of living with PPH. She is deeply missed by her family and friends.

For future queries or assistance, kindly contact Denneys Niemandt on niemandts@iburst.co.za		  
 
     
 
  FEATURED ARTICLE  
  With the focus on women this month, Lindsay Ord salutes 5 women who are making a difference in their communities.  
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  NEWS HIGHLIGHTS  
  The first Primary Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic opened in Durban, KZN.  
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  Click here to visit the international PH website for more