Haemochromatosis is a genetic condition which can cause the body to accumulate excess iron. Iron is vital to the efficient functioning of the body but excess iron can damage vital organs (eg the liver, the heart and kidneys).

Haemochromatosis is easily detected and easily treated if detected early. The problem is that the condition is, through ignorance, often not detected or is detected too late when organ damage is in evidence.

This website has been provided to enable those who have an interest in Haemochromatosis (HH)(also spelt 'hemochromatosis'), ESPECIALLY IN SOUTH AFRICA to find information and support about this relatively unknown, often unrecognised and potentially dangerous condition. Those suffering from HH as well as their families, doctors and nurses will find useful information on this site. All are encouraged to become more actively involved in the objectives of the Society in support of the development of wider awareness of this genetic disorder.

Paul Geoffrey Bird	Frederick (Tom) Warder

This website is dedicated to the memory of Paul Geoffrey Bird (1974-2000), who died from Juvenile Haemochromatosis in Port Elizabeth aged 25; Frederick (Tom) Warder, who died from Haemochromatosis, in South Africa in July 1992 and of John Ferrans who passed away on 3 March 2009 as a result of undiagnosed haemochromatosis.