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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  

Objectives:

•    Enhance Awareness and Knowledge
•    Strengthen Preparedness at Points of Entry
•    Promote Early Reporting and Community Engagement

Questions/key issues to be covered:

•    Community engagement 
•    key principles of effective risk communication
•    Community engagement before, during, and after the outbreak.
•    How can misinformation, rumours, and disinformation be effectively addressed?

Video

Speakers:

Ms Rebone Ntsie
Chief Director: Health Promotion

Dr Joseph Wamala: WHO 
Doctor: Public Health Epidemiologist and Emergency Preparedness and Response specialist) 

Wayne Ramkrishna
Acting Director: CDC Programme

Dr Vuyiswa Kumalo: NICD
Medical Officer in the Outbreak Response Unit within the Division of Public Health Surveillance and Response 

Dr Terrence Magoro: WHO
District Health Officer 

Ms Nomkhosi Stone
Assistant Director

Ms Tintswalo Mabuza
Deputy Director: Infection Prevention and Control

Pam Masilela
Deputy Director, Port Health Operations and Monitoring 

Objectives:

To educate women, families and communities to understand what respectful maternity care means.
To empower communities to know the rights and responsibilities of pregnant women.
To support families and communities to recognise the value of companionship and partner support, and identify referral pathways for concerns related to mistreatment, gender-based violence and child protection.

Questions/key issues to be covered:

Foundations of Respectful Maternity Care
Companionship and birth preparedness
Male and partner involvement during pregnancy.

Video 

Speakers:

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

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

Prof Simone Honikman 
Director, Perinatal Mental Health Project (PMHP)

Ms Joyce Mahuntsi 
National Maternal Health Lead

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

Mr Ndumiso Mdayi
Founder and Director of Never Give Up Academy School of Excellence

Ms Carol Tladi 
Social Work Policy Manager in the Victim Empowerment and Prevention of GBV Directorate, working as the manager of the Gender-Based Violence Command Centre. National Department of Social Development

Objectives:

- Strengthen understanding of South Africa’s TB Preventive Treatment (TPT) guidelines, with a specific focus on the 3HP regimen,
- Highlight the evidence supporting 3HP, 
- Outline eligibility criteria, 
- Address common implementation challenges. 

Questions/key issues to be covered:

The webinar will improve participants’ understanding of the role of 3HP in preventing TB among high risk populations, including people living with HIV, household contacts, and other vulnerable groups. 
It will increase confidence in assessing eligibility, prescribing 3HP correctly, managing side effects, and supporting adherence. 
The session will also strengthen alignment with the National Department of Health’s TB Preventive Treatment guidelines and national TB programme priorities, ensuring consistent implementation across facilities.

Video

Speakers:

Dr Lindiwe Mvusi
Director: DS-TB

Dr Lesego Mawela
Director at Clinical Care Platform and a Technical Advisor for HIV and TB Programmes

Objectives:

Inform people about the importance of tracking progress in breastfeeding.
Anchor breastfeeding implementation through policies and guidelines across the warm chain of support.
Engage with individuals and organisations to enhance collaboration and support for breastfeeding.
Galvanise actions on improving breastfeeding protection, promotion and support using lessons learnt.

Questions/key issues to be covered:

Overcoming Barriers to Exclusive Breastfeeding in South Africa
Breastfeeding as a Strategy to Address the Triple Burden of Malnutrition
Creating Enabling Environments: Workplace, Community, and Health System Support
Community Voices and Lived Experiences: What Works on the Ground
Innovations and Digital Solutions to Improve Breastfeeding promotion and Support

Video: 

Speakers:

Dr Lesley Bamford
Acting Chief Director for Maternal, Child and Women’s Health 

Dr Nonhlanhla Ignatia Ndlovu
Deputy Director-General for HIV, AIDS, TB, and MCWH

Prof Tanya Doherty
Chief specialist scientist

Ms Zandile Kubeka
Deputy Director-Dietetics

Panellists:  Panel 1 

Dr Sithembile Dlamini-Nqeketo, WHO 
Ms Tobie Muller, Laleche League SA  

Panellists: Panel 2

Dr C Witten, Ifalabantwana 
Dr G Ngubane, CHAI 
Dr Shuaib Kauchali, WITS 

Panellists: Panel 3 

Dr K Pereira-Kotze, SAMRC 
Dr C Phiri, PSCBC 
Ms Lori Lake, Children’s Institute UCT 

Panellists: Panel 4 

Dr K Selekana, (Breastfeeding Influencer) 
Ms Tobie Muller, Laleche League SA  

Panellists: Panel 5 

Ms Buhle Mabaso, SidebySide 
Ms Jane Sebidi, MomConnect 

Messages of support

Mr Johanes Wedening, UNICEF  
Dr Magombo, WHO 
 

Objectives:

Reinforce the importance of community-based surveillance and event-based surveillance
Promote multisectoral coordination to support an effective and timely cholera response

Questions/key issues to be covered:

Cholera Overview
Clinical Recognition and Case Management
Surveillance and Reporting
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE)
Preparedness and Multisectoral Response

Video:

Speakers:

Chief NeSongozwi MuDzanani: NDoH: RCCE
Director: Health Promotion

Dr Keeren Lutchminarain
Senior pathologist in medical microbiology

Dr Joseph Wamala: WHO 
Doctor: Public Health Epidemiologist and Emergency Preparedness and Response Specialist 

Ms Zamokuhle Mntambo: NDoH 
Assistant Director: Environmental Health

Ms Zikhona Mpiyana: NDoH
Assistant Director: Environmental Health

Ms Tintswalo Mabuza
Deputy Director: Infection Prevention and Control