As Head of Insurance and Medical Law at Life Healthcare Group and Chair of HASA’s Legal Sub-Committee, Prathna Sookoo brings a wealth of legal, governance, and risk expertise to the healthcare sector.

Her career journey from practising law to managing specialist insurance claims and now guiding strategic risk management in healthcare underscores the importance of sound governance in building sustainable and high-quality health systems.

Through her work, Prathna supports HASA’s vision of a resilient private hospital sector that is an indispensable cornerstone of South African healthcare and a trusted partner in national health reform.