SACGA Partners with National Department of Health to Address Medical Gas Safety and Infrastructure Standards
SACGA Partners with National Department of Health to Address Medical Gas Safety and Infrastructure Standards June 17, 2026 12:55 pm No Comments In October 2025, the South African Compressed Gas Association (SACGA) held a productive engagement with the Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, his officials, representatives from the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), SAHPRA, and other key stakeholders to discuss and address industry wide related concerns raised around the Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Oxygen Plant tender and broader medical gas regulatory compliance issues. The meeting follows SACGA’s continued efforts through Working Group 7, Subcommittee 1 (WG7/SC1) to advance discussions with the National Department of Health on the registration, quality, and safety of medical gases. The Key topics discussed during the meeting included: Through constructive dialogue, SACGA reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with all stakeholders to ensure that all medical gas installations and tenders meet SANS standards, patient safety requirements, and regulatory best practices. SACGA looks forward to continued collaboration with the Department of Health, public entities, and industry partners, to ensure transparency, quality, and compliance in all medical gas projects across South Africa. SACGA thanks all participants for their openness and shared commitment to strengthening the safety and integrity of our healthcare infrastructure