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Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)

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Guidance Note on the Management and Control of HIV in the South African Mining Industry

Part A : The Guidance Note

7. The Objectives of the HIV and AIDS Management Programme at a Mine

 

7.1 Obtain 100% screening of all employees for HIV.

 

7.2 Ensure that 90% of confirmed HIV positive employees are initiated on ART.

 

7.3 Achieve a defaulter rate of less than 5% on ART (in line with HIV Clinicians  Society Guidelines and the State guidelines).

 

7.4 Achieve 90% viral suppression by conducting a six-monthly monitoring and assessment of response to treatment.

 

7.5 Reduce opportunistic infections mainly TB (integration of HIV and TB management) .

 

7.6 Screen and refer for treatment of NCDs e.g. diabetes and hypertension .

 

7.7 Ensure continuity of care of employees with HIV and AIDS.

 

7.8 Report all HIV and AIDS cases to the DMRE as per DMR 164 form.