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Introduction of New Drugs and Drug Regimens for the Management of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in South Africa: Policy framework
Ministry of Health, South Africa
The main objectives of this policy are to increase access to new drugs and regimens for all DR-TB patients in South Africa; to increase public access to new drugs and regimens; and to improve the survival and treatment success rate of patients with DR-TB in South Africa.
South Africa • 2015 • 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
A Policy Framework on Decentralised and Deinstitutionalised Management for South Africa
Ministry of Health, South Africa
This policy framework was designed to provide guidance to health facilities and communities on how to manage Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis patients closer to their homes in South Africa.
South Africa • 2019 • 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 Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy Among HIV Infected Individuals in South Africa
Ministry of Health, South Africa
These guidelines by the Department of Health outline the necessary TB preventive therapy to ensure better care for people living with HIV/AIDS
South Africa • 2010 • 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 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 • 2008 • Health
Guidelines for the Management of Tuberculosis in Children 2013
Ministry of Health, South Africa
This guidance on the management of tuberculosis in children. The document outlines the guidelines on the diagnosis of tuberculosis, registration of patients, management of side effects, monitoring treatment, and other related matters.
South Africa • 2013 • Health
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
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 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
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
Implementation Guidelines for Nutrition Interventions at Health Facilities
Ministry of Health, South Africa
This guidance provides guidelines for various interventions: nutrition intervention, primary prevention intervention, secondary treatment intervention, and other general matters.
South Africa • 2013 • Health
Guidelines for the Management of Mental Health Disorders in HIV-Positive Patients by the Southern African HIV Clinicians Society
Ministry of Health, South Africa
These guidelines provide a reference for HIV nurses and doctor clinicians in managing mental health disorders in South Africa. The guidelines aim to improve the awareness, knowledge, and capacity of medical practitioners to support patients living with HIV and mental health disorders.
South Africa • 2017 • Health
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
Guidelines for Management of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in South Africa (Policy Guidelines)
Ministry of Health, South Africa
This policy document on the management of drug-resistant tuberculosis provides guidance on diagnosis, the management of patients, management of drug reactions and recording and reporting, and other special situations.
South Africa • 2013 • Health