Guides/Guidelines

Guides/Guidelines

QA Guidelines

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Guides/Guidelines
The implementation of the national HIV rapid testing QA program has been guided mainly  by  normative  guidance  and  recommendations  from  WHO  Agencies  and  the CDC. This guideline provides the basis for the implementation in this country of the QA programs around HIV rapid testing as HIV and AIDS intervention programs continue to expand.

Primary Healthcare (PHC) Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) and Essential Medicines List (EML) 7th edition - 2020

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Guides/Guidelines

The Primary Healthcare (PHC) EML and STGs allow for the management of patients with relatively common conditions at primary level of care. They also guide referral of patients with more complex or uncommon conditions to facilities with the skills and resources to provide further investigation and management. As such, they serve as a progression to Adult and Paediatric hospital level EMLs and STGs. The PHC STGs and EML should be used by healthcare workers providing care at clinics, community health centres, and gateway clinics at hospitals.

Hospital Level (Paediatric) Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List 4th edition - 2017

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Guides/Guidelines

The National Drug Policy makes provision for an Essential Drugs Program (EDP), which is a key component in promoting rational medicines use. Each treatment guideline in the Paediatric Hospital Level Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) and Essential Medicines List (EML) has been designed as a progression in care from the current Primary Health Care (PHC) STGs and EML. In addition, where a referral is recommended, the relevant medicines have either been reviewed and included on the Tertiary level EML, or are in the process of being reviewed.

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Methods Guide to Inform the Selection of Medicines to the National Essential Medicines List

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Guides/Guidelines

The Essential Drugs Programme (EDP) within the National Department of Health is in the process of updating the existing technical methods used for the assessment and  appraisal of medicines when considering selection to the National Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) and Essential Medicines List (EML). The EDP coordinates the assessment of all technologies that fall within the scope of the STGs and EML (primary, second and tertiary and quaternary level of care) utilising an internal staff secretariat and Ministerial-appointed advisory committees.

Newborn Care Charts

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Guides/Guidelines
Guidelines for the care of all newborns in District Hospitals, Health Centers and Midwife Obstetric Units in South Africa. The guideline gives practical advice on the care of infants from helping them breathe at birth all the way to the end of infancy.

National VMMC Orientation Manual - Consolidated Documents

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Guides/Guidelines
Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision is one of the most effective HIV prevention interventions, as part of a combination prevention approach. To achieve financial sustainability of the VMMC programme, the National Department of Health (NDoH), in partnership with National Treasury, awards transversal contracts to fund VMMC service delivery in 26 districts.

National User Guide on the Prevention and Treatment of Hypertension in Adults at Primary Health Care Level

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Guides/Guidelines
This user guide aims to intentionally address the detection and management of hypertension in order to prevent and mitigate hypertension against the detrimental effects on each individual. It is intended for use by Primary Health Care professionals. It is a user guide to screen, detect and appropriately manage and monitor patients with hypertension. It also indicates when to refer patients out of primary care when necessary. 
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