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

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Guidance Note for the Implementation of HIV Self-Testing in the South African Mining Industry

Part A : The Guidance Note

2. Status of the Guidance Note

 

2.1. The guidance note has been compiled with the primary objective of promoting self-testing in the mining industry with the aim of closing the HIV testing gap and achieving the UNAIDS 90-90-90 strategy goals.

 

2.2. The guidance note sets out good practice and must be read and interpreted within the existing WHO Guidelines on HIV self-testing.

 

2.3. The HIV self-testing guidance note presents an opportunity for South African mining industry to reach those employees who are usually not reached through conventional facility-or community-based HIV testing.