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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 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

Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This guideline is for implementation at the Hospital level. The purpose is to ensure public access to affordable essential medicines and for efficiency in the health care system.

South Africa 2013 Health

Guidelines for Maternity Care in South Africa

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The overall goal of this policy guidance is for effective clinical management and referral to prevent pregnancy-related deaths and ill health in South Africa.

South Africa 2015 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

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 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

Guidelines for the Treatment of Malaria in South Africa-2016

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This policy document specifies the guidelines for the treatment of malaria in South Africa. The guidance covers diagnosis, management of severe malaria, treatment of high-risk cases, and other related matters.

South Africa 2016 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

Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This guideline is for implementation at the Hospital level. The purpose is to ensure public access to affordable essential medicines and for efficiency in the health care system.

South Africa 2012 Health

HIV&AIDS and Tuberculosis Management Policy for the Public Service

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This policy aims to guide the public service on the prevention programs and strategies for HIV&AIDS; to provide treatment, care, and support; to manage human, legal rights, and access to justice; and to monitor, research, and surveillance of HIV and Tuberculosis in South Africa.

South Africa 2011 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