South African Military Health Service
| South African Military Health Service | |
|---|---|
| Afrikaans: Suid-Afrikaanse Militêre Gesondheidsdiens | |
Emblem of SAMHS | |
| Active | 1979 – 1994 (as SAMS of the SADF) 1994 – present (as SAMHS of the SANDF) |
| Country | South Africa |
| Type | Military health service |
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| Part of | Department of Defence |
| Headquarters | Pretoria, Gauteng |
| Motto(s) | Audaces Servamus |
| Commanders | |
| Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs | Angie Motshekga |
| Surgeon General | Lieutenant General Ntshavheni Peter Maphaha |
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The South African Military Health Service is the branch of the South African National Defence Force responsible for medical facilities and the training and deployment of all medical personnel within the force. Though unusual, as most national militaries integrate their medical structures into their existing service branches, the SANDF regards this structure as being the most efficient method of providing care and support to the SANDF's personnel.
It is a significant actor in the effort to control HIV/AIDS within the SANDF.