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Certificate of compliance with the Code of Conduct HONcode


HONcode status The health Website
SAHealthInfo
is in compliance with the HONcode


Title of the site:SAHealthInfo
Web address:http://www.sahealthinfo.org/
HONcode PIN number :HONConduct943236
Date of initial review: 21 Apr 2002
Validity of certificate14 Sep 2012 - Sep 2014
Date of last visit10 Oct 2012
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This certificate confirms the revision of the site by the HONcode Team at the above date.
It respects and pledges to honor the 8 principles of the HON Code of Conduct (HONcode).

* 1. Authoritative   2. Complementarity   3. Privacy   4. Attribution   5. Justifiability   6. Transparency
    7. Financial disclosure   8. Advertising policy



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The Health on the Net (HON) certificate serves as a guarantee that this website, at the date of its certification, complies with and pledges to honor the 8 principles of the HON Code of Conduct as drawn up by the HON foundation.

The responsible of the certified site commits to keep the site in compliance with the HON code principles for the duration of the certification.

Although measures such as a complaint mechanism, the periodical review and the automatic surveillance mechanisms are put in place to guarantee the compliance of the certified website with the ethical principles of HON as much as possible, incidental inaccuracies cannot be completely excluded. In no event the HON foundation and/or its partner(s) can be held liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use HON certified websites nor can the HON foundation and/or its partner(s) be held liable for the content of these certified websites, including, but not limited to the information of third-parties or hyperlinks accessible via HON certified websites.

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You will find below the elements identified by the HONcode team at a precise date to justify the respect of the 8 ethical principles.

The content of this certificate has been collected and written by the Health On the Net Foundation (HON) and should not be used without previous permission granted by HON. A request for permission can be sent to: HON.

1. Information must be authoritative
The main participants are:

* Sustained/funded by: Medical Research Council of South Africa (MRC), that is partly funded by SA Dept of Health (DOH);
* University of Cape Town (UCT);
* University of the Western Cape (UWC);
* University of Stellenbosch (SUN);
* Initial funder: SA Dept of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology (DACST), now Dept of Science and Technology.
  (14 Sep 2012) - Link

2. Presentation of the site
Mission:
SA HealthInfo is a research knowledge translation tool and service to support innovation and improved decision-making in southern African health sectors.
  (14 Sep 2012) - Link

Audience:
The Web site is intended for scientists, health Professionals and others interested in health information.
  (08 Oct 2012) - Link

Purpose of the website
* The content provided or information retrieved via our links to other sites is not intended to be a substitute for medical examination.
* Internet users are encouraged to be careful when using medical information. If you are unsure about your medical condition, consult a physician.
  (14 Sep 2012) - Link

3. Confidentiality
Details that an individual submits for registration purposes will be treated confidentially. The SAHealthInfo consortium will use it for further development of this venture only.
  (14 Sep 2012) - Link

4. Information must be documented: Referenced and dated
Only data for one sample are displayed among those selected.
Malaria still a flying threat in Africa
Medical Research Council - Media statement
28 April 2009

Source:World Malaria Report 2008. WHO. [Online]
Available: http://www.who.int/malaria/wmr2008
Accessed: 23 April 2009.
Author: Portia Motheo, Web and Media Technologies, eHealth Research and Innovation Platform
Article approved by: Professor Anthony Mbewu
  (14 Sep 2012) - Link

Updated: 09-Sep-2011
  (14 Sep 2012) - Link

5. Justification of claims
6. User support and adequation
Contact us
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Enquiries to the webmaster:
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  (14 Sep 2012) - Link

7. Disclosure of funding sources
SAHealthInfo is a South African government-initiated project. During the period 1999-2001 it received funding from the Innovation Fund, administered by the Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology. It subsequently received financial backing by the South African Medical Research Council (MRC).
  (14 Sep 2012) - Link

8. Advertising policy
This health knowledge network is not used as a source for advertising, therefore no advertisements are accepted.
  (14 Sep 2012) - Link

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