In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, Neil Kirby discusses the South African Association for Bioethics and its impact on South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kirby is a director of Werksmans Attorneys and the head of the firm\u2019s Healthcare and Life Sciences Practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He is also a founding member of the South Africa Association for Bioethics and Health Law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kirby boasts extensive experience in litigation and dispute resolution processes and specialises in healthcare, constitutional, and environmental law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanks to this expertise, Kirby frequently advises on healthcare legislation \u2013 including the National Health Act, the Medicines and Related Substances Act, the Pharmacy Act, and the Health Professions Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kirby is also a member of the World Association of Medical Law and the International Bar Association (IBA). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was named a leading lawyer for healthcare and regulation by Best Lawyers International and in dispute resolution by Chambers Global.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kirby has a Bachelor of Laws, a Master of Laws, and a Certificate in Environmental Law from the University of the Witwatersrand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this Business Talk interview, Kirby explains his role in the South African Association for Bioethics and Health Law. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He unpacks the association\u2019s purpose and the impact it will have on the broader healthcare sector in South Africa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kirby then discusses the obstacles that could hamper the association\u2019s efforts, before revealing how they plan to overcome these hurdles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He discusses how similar organisations have been hugely successful in other countries, before sharing examples of current and future initiatives that are planned by the association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kirby concludes the interview by explaining how those interested can get involved with the association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Watch the full interview with Neil Kirby below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n