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National Tuberculosis Management Guidelines

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This policy by the Department of Health aims to prevent TB as well as ensure that people who do contract TB have easy access to effective, efficient, and high-quality diagnosis, treatment, and care.

South Africa 2009 Health

Clinical Guidelines for the Management of HIV & AIDS in Adults and Adolescents

Ministry of Health, South Africa

These clinical guidelines by the Department of Health aims to strengthen the capacity of the public and private health sectors to deliver high quality integrated health and wellness services; to ensure timely initiation of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) for treatment and prevention; and to minimize unnecessary drug toxicities in HIV/AIDS patients in South Africa.

South Africa 2010 Health

National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence & Femicide

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This policy is the national response to gender-based violence by protecting the right of women as entrenched in the constitution so that women in South Africa are free from all forms of violence.

South Africa 2020 Health

National Policy Framework and Strategy on Palliative Care 2017 – 2022

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The overall goal of the national policy framework and strategy for palliative care is to provide guidance and a framework for the strengthening and implementation of palliative care services in South Africa. The policy will broadly improve the quality of life of patients, caregivers, and families facing life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses.

South Africa 2017 Health

National Cancer Strategic Framework 2017-2022

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The main objective of this Cancer Strategic Framework is to reduce the impact of cancer on the South African population by mitigating deaths, disability, and financial strain due to cancer through policies aimed at cancer prevention and treatment.

South Africa 2017 Health

National Tuberculosis Management Guidelines

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This guidance on the management of tuberculosis provides guidelines on the diagnosis of tuberculosis, registration of patients, management of side effects, monitoring treatment, management of TB in pregnancy, and other related matters.

South Africa 2014 Health

National Strategic Plan on HIV, STIs and TB 2012-2016

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This strategic plan by the government is based on a 20-year vision for reversing the burden of disease from HIV, STIs, and TB in South Africa and achieving zero HIV and AIDS in South Africa.

South Africa 2012 Health

National Guidelines for the Treatment of Malaria

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The objectives of this policy are to prevent mortality, prevent disease progression and development of severe malaria, reduce morbidity, eliminate parasitaemia and stop further transmission, to limit the emergence and spread of drug-resistant cases in South Africa.

South Africa 2019 Health

National HIV Self Screening Guidelines

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The objectives of these guidelines are: to provide a framework for the implementation of the HIVSS as an additional HIV testing approach; to improve couples testing among pregnant women and lactating mothers, in order to reach untested male partners; to provide an option for regular repeat HIV testing in key populations, such as sex workers and transgender people.

South Africa 2018 Health

Establishment of Statutory Measure: Records and Returns in Respect of Dried Fruit

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

This represents Act No. 895 of 2012, which is subject to the marketing of agricultural products act of 1996. The statutory measure compels importers, exporters, packers, and processors (not excluding people who act in their capacities) of dried fruits to keep records and report returns to the Dried Fruit Technical Services (DFTS). It seeks to ensure the availability of market information to all stakeholders.

South Africa 2012 Agriculture and Rural Development

South African Guidelines for the Prevention of Malaria

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This document outlines the guidelines for healthcare workers on malaria transmission, the life cycle of the parasite, and ways to prevent mosquito bites as well as the use of antimalarial chemoprophylaxis.

South Africa 2018 Health

South African Guidelines for the Prevention of Malaria

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The overall objective of these guidelines is to provide healthcare practitioners with information on the best practices for interventions for people working and living in malaria-affected areas.

South Africa 2017 Health

National HIV Testing Services (HTS): Policy and Guidelines 2015

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The objectives of this policy include: to ensure adequate provision of high-quality HTS in South Africa; to ensure the appropriate use of HTS modalities to reach different populations; to strengthen linkages to prevention, care, and treatment services; and to strengthen quality assurance and the delivery of accurate results in HTS.

South Africa 2015 Health