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2019 Novel Coronavirus – where to get latest info
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Three useful sites for obtaining info concerning the current Novel Coronavirus 2019 outbreak. These sites are updated frequently so should always have the latest info.
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AME & AME Refresher courses
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All courses are now managed by Dr Bogatsu, Senior Manager, Aviation Medicine at the SACAA. Contact her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2020 SAAsMA Biennial Conference
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Has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic which is predicted to peak in August or September. October 2020 is therefore no longer an option. Probable new date is mid-2021. To be determined by lockdown conditions and prevailing health and safety considerations.
Finding relevant medical information on the SACAA website
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The SACAA technical standards relating to medical matters can be found on the SACAA website using two methods.
Problems with the EMPIC System
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Personnel from Synova are no longer directly involved. DAMEs experiencing problems must contact the SACAA personnel who are on standby weekdays until 20:00 and Saturdays until 14:00.
EMPIC: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
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As you are aware, the SACAA EMPIC Medical System went live for Designated Aviation Medicine on the 30th September 2017; please note that our office will not accept manual documents unless special arrangements have been made with our office for a DAME to continue with the manual system. Our office has compiled a list of questions identified by DAMEs and Medical Assessors and answers to address possible questions that may arise during the early stages of the implementation of the system for your reference below:
Dr Lesego Bogatsu 25 October 2017
Section 1: Questions Relating to Part 67 Regulation