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Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases 2013-17
Ministry of Women, Youth and Disabilities, South Africa
This policy document sets out the framework for reducing morbidity and mortality caused by non-communicable disease in South Africa
South Africa • 2013 • Health
National Policy on Food and Nutrition Security
Ministry of Women, Youth and Disabilities, South Africa
This national policy highlight the government’s policy response to ensure food and nutrition security in South Africa.
South Africa • 2013 • Health
Infant and Young Child Feeding Policy (Regulations on Foodstuffs for Infants and Young Children)
Ministry of Women, Youth and Disabilities, South Africa
This Act outlines the regulations relating to foodstuffs for infants and young children.
South Africa • 2012 • Health
Roadmap for Nutrition in South Africa 2013-2017
Ministry of Health, South Africa
This policy document highlights the government strategy for nutrition in South Africa. The strategy includes multisectoral action on nutrition, nutrition within the health sector, implementation of nutrition intervention, human resource capacity in nutrition, and strengthening the information base for effective nutrition services.
South Africa • 2013 • Health
Foodstuffs, Cosmetics, and Disinfectants Act
Ministry of Health, South Africa
This Act outlines the regulations to reduce the sodium in certain foodstuffs.
South Africa • 2013 • Health
Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act
Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa
An amendment to the rules guiding the practice of veterinary professions in South Africa. Specifically, amendments relate to the risks associated with the administration of medicine to animals; and prescription, sale, and donation of substances and drugs.
South Africa • 2012 • Agriculture and Rural Development
Tuberculosis Strategic Plan for South Africa, 2007-2011
Ministry of Health, South Africa
This strategic plan by the Department of Health aims to prevent TB and to ensure that those who do contract TB have easy access to effective, efficient, and high-quality diagnosis, treatment, and care.
South Africa • 2007 • Health
Forest Amendment Act
Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa
The act amends the forest amendment act of 1968. It further regulates the allocation of lands as nature reserves, protection forests, and wilderness areas. Also regulated by the acts are clearing of fire belts and prevention of fire spread.
South Africa • 1971 • Forestry and Wildlife
Commission for Gender Equality: Strategic Plan (2013 - 2018)
Ministry of Women, Youth and Disabilities, South Africa
This policy aims to attain gender equality in South Africa. The policy provides the legislative framework, promotes gender awareness, maintains compliance with international conventions, and promotes sustainable institutions.
South Africa • 2013 • Gender and Human Rights
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 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 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
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
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
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
Land Restitution and Reform Laws Amendment Act
Ministry of Land affairs, South Africa
This serves as an amendment to the restitution of land rights act of 1994. It aligns the provisions of the act with the constitution of South Africa. For clarity, it spells out and substitutes certain definitions, to ensure textual improvements.
South Africa • 1997 • Infrastructure and Construction
Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) Policy and Guidelines
Ministry of Health, South Africa
This guidance aims to increase maternal and child health and survival by preventing HIV infection in infants and managing HIV-positive women through an effective and comprehensive evidence-based set of interventions provided at all levels of the society.
South Africa • 2008 • 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 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
Minimum Standards on Shelters for Abused Women
Ministry of Women, Youth and Disabilities, South Africa
This policy document outlines the minimum standards for the operation and management of levels of shelters for abused, battered, and destitute women. The goal of these minimum standards is to ensure quality assurance and accountability in service delivery for abused women.
South Africa • 2001 • Gender and Human Rights