Unity Forum of Family Practitioners
A national forum bringing together the organisations that represent General Practitioners across South Africa, so that family practitioners speak with one voice.
About us
The Unity Forum of Family Practitioners (UFFP) comprises representative bodies of family practitioners. Its primary role is to advocate for the interests of family practitioners by engaging with key stakeholders, including government, funders and regulatory bodies.
UFFP unifies and strengthens the voice of private GPs in South Africa, and acts as a central point for policy advocacy, collaborative action and national engagement.
What we do
Standing behind family practitioners with guidance when it matters.
Helping national programmes work on the ground, in real practices.
Placing the family practitioner at the centre of the patient’s care.
Keeping watch on the risks facing the profession, current and new.
Practical direction on how those risks are avoided and handled.
One voice for private GPs in engagements with government, funders and regulators.
Leadership
Chairman
Dr Pillay qualified as a medical doctor (MBBCh) at the University of the Witwatersrand in 1995, and has practised as a family practitioner in a multidisciplinary general practice for over 28 years.
Dr Pillay has a special interest in chronic disease management, outcomes-based care, and digital transformation and innovation in healthcare.
Deputy Chairperson
Dr Coetzee is deeply passionate about primary healthcare, having witnessed its challenges first-hand through experience in community health and primary care. For Dr Coetzee, the future of primary healthcare lies in training the next generation of healthcare professionals with the skills, passion and entrepreneurial mindset to succeed.
Addressing systemic issues, supporting doctors with adequate resources and empowering patients through health education are key to improving outcomes. Balancing WHO guidance with local healthcare needs and ensuring fair doctor remuneration can create a sustainable system that benefits both providers and patients.
Members
Each member organisation represents a body of doctors, and communicates with and represents its member doctors.
The board also includes two independent representatives, currently Dr Neven Govender and Dr Angelique Coetzee, who represent individual doctors not affiliated with any member organisation. Every family practitioner has a voice within the forum, including those without an organisation.
| Organisation | Representative |
|---|---|
| ASAIPA | Dr Mabowa Makhomisane |
| CPC | Dr Tony Behrman |
| EMC | Dr Sugen Naidoo |
| IPAF | Dr Unben Pillay |
| JCMG | Dr Mukesh Govind |
| KZNDHC | Prof Morgan Chetty |
| NIMPA | Mr Hermann Kohloffel |
| SAMA | Dr Sandile Mhlongo |
| SAMDP | Dr Martha Ledwaba, Dr Tshegofatso Gopane |
| SGFP | |
| Independent | Dr Angelique Coetzee, Dr Neven Govender |
The doctors’ registry
The registry is the official database of private family practitioners under the UFFP. There is no cost to join, and it does not replace your existing IPA or doctors’ association.
Free, and takes a few minutes.
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