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Notice: Availability of Abacavir 120mg, Lamivudine 60mg Dispersible, Scored Tablets For Paediatric Patients

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Health Circulars
The Paediatric Hospital Level Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs), the Essential Medicines List (EML) and the South African National Department of Health 2019 Antiretroviral Therapy Clinical Guidelines for the Management of HIV in Adults, Pregnancy, Adolescents, Children, Infants and Neonates recommend the use of Abacavir (ABC) and Lamivudine (3TC) as part of the antiretroviral regimens in the weight bands 3-24.9kg (≥ 4 weeks of age to

Medical Certification of Death Due to COVID-19

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Health Circulars
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently provided international guidelines on the medical certification of cause of death due to Covid-19 .This indicates that Covid-19 should be recorded on the medical certificate of cause of death for ALL decedents where Covid-19 caused, or is assumed to have caused, or contributed to death. Mortality due to Covid-19 is an important population-based measure of the epidemic. When testing for SARS-CoV-2 is constrained, death information becomes even more important.

Interval between SARS-COV-2 Infections and COVID-19 Vaccination

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Health Circulars

COVID-19 vaccines are effective, and provide protection against COVID-19 infection. Individuals with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection should still be vaccinated if they are in the eligible population. These individuals should be vaccinated regardless if their SARS-CoV-2 infection was symptomatic, asymptomatic or resulted in prolonged post COVID-19 symptoms. Testing for SARS-CoV-2 infection before COVID-19 vaccination is not recommended. Studies conducted on the COVID-19 vaccines indicate these vaccines can safely be given to individuals with a history of previous SARS-CoV-2 infection.

COVID-19 Vaccine Reimbursement - Tracker Release

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Health Circulars
The COVID-19 Vaccine Reimbursement - Tracker Release list will be updated and published weekly on Thursdays to the Knowledge Hub until further notice to allow customers to view their status and take the necessary corrective actions to become compliant with the requirements contained in the Sales and Distribution Agreement and Credit Application before the 30th of November to avoid any interruptions to supply of vaccine. 

COVID-19 Directives, Circulars and Regulations

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Health Circulars
 Coronavirus COVID-19 directive, circulars and regulations: Consolidated COVID-19 direction on health and safety in the workplace Directions issued in terms of Regulation 4(1)(a): Measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 Medical certification of death due to COVID-19
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Switching Stable 1st and 2nd Line ART Clients to DTG Containing Regimen

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