CHARGE syndrome is a rare and complex disorder which is associated with various birth defects including coloboma of the eyes, heart malformations, atresia of choanea, delayed growth and development, genital hypoplasia and ear abnormalities with hearing loss. For information and support please contact Theo and Antoinette Ferreira at 27-12-662-0056.
CHARGE Syndrome Support Group
Mrs Ferreira
P.O Box 61562
Pierre Van Ryneveldt
Centurion
0045
Tel/Fax: (H) (012) 662-0056
(W) (012) 345-3371
Cell: 082 785 5400
E-mail: tferreira@mweb.co.za
The International Birth Defects Information Systems (I.B.I.S) The International Birth Defects Information Systems (I.B.I.S) is a multi-lingual website dedicated to promote better care, wellbeing and prevention of malformation and developmental disorders through information sharing.
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Medical Genetic and Counselling Services
To find out more about genetic counselling, click here. To find out more about genetic counselling clinics, please contact Mrs Zain Jakoet on the following.
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The Department of Human Genetics, University of the Witwatersrand The department of Human Genetics at the University of the Witwatersrand has published information on the commoner genetic disorders in South Africa. Please click here for more information. |
The South African Society for Human Genetics The Southern African Society for Human Genetics (SASHG) is a non-profit organization for health care professionals involved and interested in Human or Medical Genetics. Please click here for more information. |
