PainSA is a chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to improve all aspects of pain management in Southern Africa.

We are a multidisciplinary society whose membership includes all healthcare professionals

2024 PainSA Congress

View the programme here The PainSA Congress is an annual conference that provides an opportunity for pain management professionals, researchers, and students to come together and learn about the latest developments and advancements in the field of pain management. The conference features a wide range of high-profile speakers, who are experts in their respective areas […]

2023 PainSA Congress

The PainSA Congress is an annual conference that provides an opportunity for pain management professionals, researchers, and students to come together and learn about the latest developments and advancements in the field of pain management. The conference features a wide range of high-profile speakers, who are experts in their respective areas of pain management research […]

Highlights from the 2022 PainSA Congress

Thanks to everyone who attended the 2022 PainSA Congress, here are some highlights from the event. Save the date for the 2023 PainSA Congress, which will be held from the 4th – 6th May 2023 at the Indaba Hotel & Conference Centre in Fourways Johannesburg.  

Burning Bright and Burning Out: Self Care in the Time of COVID and Beyond

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Pain Academy webinar presented and hosted by PainSA. Topic: Burning Bright and Burning Out: Self Care in theTime of COVID and Beyond Speaker: Dr Kerry-Ann Louw Date: Wednesday, 20 October 2021 Dr Kerry-Ann Louw Time: 18:30 – 19:30 Dr Kerry-Ann Louw is a Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist and senior lecturer at Stellenbosch University. She is the […]

Pain Academy, 10 November

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View the webinar here Topic: Assessing & Treating Paediatric Pain – using a Mindfulness-Based approach Speaker: Mrs Tracy Prowse Date: Wednesday. 10 November 2021 Time: 18:30 – 19:30