Objectives:

To provide a coordinated multi-sectoral framework for prevention and management of statutory rape cases, neglect, exploitation and abuse.

Promote accountability and compliance with legal obligations across sectors.

Improve mandatory reporting, referral pathways and accountability mechanisms.
Strengthening prevention and early identification of child abuse, neglect and exploitation across the life course
Promote community awareness and mobilization to uphold and protect children’s dignity.

Questions/key issues to be covered:

Prevention of statutory rape cases, neglect, exploitation and abuse.
How referral pathways work

Speakers:

Dr Nonhlanhla Ignatia Ndlovu
Deputy Director-General for HIV, AIDS, TB, and MCWH, National Department of Health, South Africa.

Mr Nkatane Matshomane
Child protection specialist – National Department of Social Development

Dr Sithembile Dlamini-Nqeketo
Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal Child & Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) World Health Organization (WHO) South Africa

Ms Hlamalani Queen Nenzhelele
Assistant Director for Adolescent and Youth Health at the National Department of Health.

Dr Chantell Witten 
Health Systems Director Ilifa Labantwana

Ms Jane Sebidi
Deputy Director for Mom Connect at the National Department of Health

Mr Mogodi Masenya
Deputy Director: Department of Labour 

Video

Objectives:

•    To officially launch the Good Practices Repository to the public
•    To present the Good Practices project 
•    Showcase the repository platform and its value within public health 
•    To encourage knowledge sharing within public health and overall health system

Questions/key issues to be covered:

•    What is the Good Practices Repository, and why was it developed?
•    What does the Good Practice project entail? 
•    What is good practice? What criteria define a good practice? (e.g., effectiveness, scalability, relevance)

Speakers:

Ms Thulile Zondi
Chief Director: HIREME

Dr Ntombi Sigwebela 
Chief Executive Officer 

Ms Noluthando Ndlovu 
Programme Manager: Research and Implementation Science 

Dr Mashudu Mthethwa 
Researcher 

Mr Malcom De Jager 
Assistant Director: Environmental Health Services, Xhariep District Health Services, Free State Department of Health

Ms Nocawe Ndukula 
Programme Manager

Video

Objectives:

To update programme managers and support services on the changes to the Consolidated ART Guidelines, including:
•    Advanced HIV Disease chapter
•    New eligibility criteria for resistance testing
•    New paediatric formulations
•    New Differentiated Model of Care (DMOC) SOPs.

At the end of the webinar, participants should be able to:
•    Understand the key programmatic changes and service delivery implications of the 2026 National Consolidated ART Guidelines.
•    Strengthen systems for early identification, referral, and management support for Advanced HIV Disease (AHD), TB, and comorbidities.
•    Support implementation of updated approaches for viral load monitoring, treatment failure, and access to optimised ART regimens.
•    Strengthen integrated systems for prevention, adherence, linkage to care, retention, and differentiated models of care (DMOC).
•    Identify operational, workforce, supply chain, data, and coordination requirements needed to support guideline implementation.
•    Strengthen leadership, mentorship, quality improvement, and accountability mechanisms to support effective rollout of the updated guidelines.

Video

Speakers:

Ms Mathilda Ntloana
NDoH: CCMT Manager

Dr Jeannette Wessels
Public Health Consultant

Objectives:

To update programme managers and support services on the changes to the Consolidated ART Guidelines, including:
•    Advanced HIV Disease chapter
•    New eligibility criteria for resistance testing
•    New paediatric formulations
•    New Differentiated Model of Care (DMOC) SOPs.

At the end of the webinar, participants should be able to:
•    Understand the key programmatic changes and service delivery implications of the 2026 National Consolidated ART Guidelines.
•    Strengthen systems for early identification, referral, and management support for Advanced HIV Disease (AHD), TB, and comorbidities.
•    Support implementation of updated approaches for viral load monitoring, treatment failure, and access to optimised ART regimens.
•    Strengthen integrated systems for prevention, adherence, linkage to care, retention, and differentiated models of care (DMOC).
•    Identify operational, workforce, supply chain, data, and coordination requirements needed to support guideline implementation.
•    Strengthen leadership, mentorship, quality improvement, and accountability mechanisms to support effective rollout of the updated guidelines.

Video

Speakers:

Ms Mathilda Ntloana
NDoH: CCMT Manager

Dr Jeannette Wessels
Public Health Consultant

Dr Leon Levin 
Paediatrician

Objectives:

•    Creating awareness on Ebola
•    Capacity building

Questions/key issues to be covered:

•    Ebola overview
•    IPC interventions
•    PPE

Video

Speakers:

Dr Mbuyane Catherine Mokgadi
Director 

Mrs. Rihette Lodewyk
Free State Province IPC manager (assistant director)

Mrs. Kumbuzile A. Khumalo is the 
Deputy Director IPC in KZN Department of Health

Dr Joseph Wamala
Emergency Preparedness and Response Team Lead

Ms Tintswalo Mabuza
Deputy Director 

Mr Benjamin Khoza 
Assistant Director 

Objectives:

To provide healthcare workers with support in managing patients with Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) and co-infections 
Support clinicians who are interested in the Knowledge Hub online Advanced Clinical Care (ACC) course.  
Provide clinical resources and guidelines to support the healthcare professional in the clinic or hospital setting
Provide practical management tools

Questions/key issues to be covered:

Provide healthcare workers with skills and tools to manage HIV positive patients with mental, legal and ethical challenges. 

Video

Speakers:

Mathilda Ntloana 
Deputy Director CCMT

Dr Dean Solomon
Technical Lead National 

Dr Mirriam Close 
Psychiatrist and Attorney of Law 

Objectives:

To update programme managers and support services on the changes to the Consolidated ART Guidelines, including:
•    Advanced HIV Disease chapter
•    New eligibility criteria for resistance testing
•    New paediatric formulations
•    New Differentiated Model of Care (DMOC) SOPs.

At the end of the webinar, participants should be able to:
•    Understand the key programmatic changes and service delivery implications of the 2026 National Consolidated ART Guidelines.
•    Strengthen systems for early identification, referral, and management support for Advanced HIV Disease (AHD), TB, and comorbidities.
•    Support implementation of updated approaches for viral load monitoring, treatment failure, and access to optimised ART regimens.
•    Strengthen integrated systems for prevention, adherence, linkage to care, retention, and differentiated models of care (DMOC).
•    Identify operational, workforce, supply chain, data, and coordination requirements needed to support guideline implementation.
•    Strengthen leadership, mentorship, quality improvement, and accountability mechanisms to support effective rollout of the updated guidelines.

Video

Speakers:

Ms Mathilda Ntloana
NDoH: CCMT Manager

Dr Jeannette Wessels
Public Health Consultant

Dr Lesego Mawela
HIV Clinician & Facilitator

Objectives:

Highlight the latest evidence supporting expanded LAM use
Address implementation barriers and enablers
Share practical lessons from clinical and programmatic experience
Identify strategies to accelerate uptake and integration into routine practice

Questions/key issues to be covered:

Strengthened understanding of the role of South Africa’s U‑LAM guidelines in diagnosing TB among vulnerable populations.
Increased confidence in the correct use and interpretation of TB‑LAM testing.
Improved alignment with National Department of Health guidlines and national TB programme priorities.

Video

Speakers:

Dr Lindiwe Mvusi
Director: DS-TB

Prof Jeremy Nel
Academic Head of Division (Infectious Disease)

Objectives:

Strengthening awareness of the importance of life course vaccines, African Vaccination Week Commemoration 
Theme: " For every generation, vaccines work". 
Slogan: "Vaccinated communities, Healthy communities."
Improved uptake of the life course vaccines, Continuous information-sharing session on vaccination through Knowledge hub for both public and private healthcare workers and academics
The theme emphasises the long-term, intergenerational impact of vaccination in protecting health across all ages and fostering a healthier, more resilient future for communities

Questions/key issues to be covered:

SA aims to utilise AVW as a drive to improve vaccine coverage.    Aiming to keep immunisation high on national and regional agendas through advocacy and partnerships.
Raises awareness about the importance of vaccination in protecting individuals of all ages from vaccine-preventable diseases.    Vaccine coverage rates importance and benefits in South Africa to ensure decreased incidence of vaccine preventable diseases
Addresses Vaccine Hesitancy     Correct Myths about vaccinations and provide relevant information 

Video

Speakers:

Ms S Ngake 
Director: Child and Youth Health

Dr Sufang Guo   
Chief of Health and Nutrition Program in UNICEF South Africa Country Office

Prof Hannelie Meyer 
Professor in the Department of Public Health Pharmacy and Management

Shenaaz EI-Halabi 
Public Health executive and Epidemiologist  

Objectives:

To provide healthcare workers with support in managing patients with Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) and co-infections 
Support clinicians who are interested in the Knowledge Hub online Advanced Clinical Care (ACC) course.  
Provide clinical resources and guidelines to support the healthcare professional in the clinic or hospital setting
Provide practical management tools

Questions/key issues to be covered:

Provide healthcare workers with skills and tools to manage patients living with HIV that require hospitalization. 

Video

Speakers:

Dr Dean Solomon
ACC Technical Lead, National 

Dr Natasha Davies 
HIV specialist : Clinical Care