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VMMC Online Training Hub

Type
Manuals and Toolkits

The VMMC Online Training Hub (OTH) is an e-learning platform that provides classes, resources, and communities of practice to help clinicians advance their skills and knowledge around performing voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC). The OTH covers the didactic, theoretical VMMC information traditionally learned through in-person workshops. With the OTH, learners complete and pass the online course before proceeding to the clinical practical.

VMMC Client Intake, Surgical Register Receipt Form and Instructions

Type
Forms, Tools and Templates
VMMC surgical register receipt form and instructions provides GPs, implementing partners and DoH officials with a standardised tool to combat the reporting of VMMC data and to limit organisational issues, such as double counting and under-reporting, the VMMC Register Receipt Forms have been developed to track data transferred between each of the primary VMMC actors operating in South Africa.

Vaccinator's Manual 2012

Type
Manuals and Toolkits
The aim of the manual is to update EPI guidelines to include all the changes since the third edition of the Vaccinators Manual (2008). It further aims to provide policy guidelines, set standards on immunization practices and address practical issues that the vaccinator normally faces.

Vaccinator's Manual - Expanded Programme on Immunisation in South Africa (EPI)

Type
Guides/Guidelines
This manual is intended to: Provide policy guidelines Set standards on immunisation practices Address practical issues that the vaccinator normally faces What is new in this manual? The manual includes changes made to policies relating to the EPI program. These are: The addition of inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) while maintaining the birth and 6 week doses of OPV The introduction of rotavirus vaccine at 6 and 14 weeks The introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine at 6 weeks, 14 weeks and 9 months The introduction of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine at 9 years for Grade 4

Vaccination of Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women

Type
Health Circulars

Although pregnant women are at no greater risk of being infected by SARS-CoV-2, the woman and her infant are more likely to develop complications from COVID-19. Pregnant and lactating women were excluded from initial COVID-19 vaccine trials; thus, data to guide vaccine decision-making are lacking. Clinical trials evaluating the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy are now underway, and further trials are planned.

Vaccination of children 5 – 11 years old at risk of severe covid disease - Circular 3 of 2023

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Health Circulars

As of 27th February 2023, children 5 – 11 years old at risk of severe COVID disease will be eligible to receive two doses of the Comirnaty paediatric Vaccine® given with a minimum interval of 21 days. Children with chronic heart, respiratory, neurological, endocrine, kidney, liver, or gastrointestinal conditions, as well as immunosuppression (including asplenia or dysfunction on the spleen) and serious genetic abnormalities that affect a number of systems, will be eligible and should be offered vaccination. A more detailed list is contained in Annexure A.

Use of Face Masks by Members of the General Public in South Africa During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Promotional Materials and Infographics
The National Department of Health therefore recommends that everyone in South Africa should wear a cloth face-mask (also known as a non-medical mask) when in public. Commuters travelling in taxis and other forms of public transport, as well as people spending time in spaces where physical distancing is difficult to practice, are particularly encouraged to wear cloth face-masks.
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COVID-19 training and resources for health care workers

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Switching Stable 1st and 2nd Line ART Clients to DTG Containing Regimen

Stay up to date with all the latest information from experts working on the front line.

Access the latest information on the management of clients on TLD and guidance on switching of stable second-line clients to the DTG-containing regimen.

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Getting started

  • Simple sign up

    • Visit the Knowledge Hub on your computer, tablet or phone.
    • Click the Sign up button. Follow the simple process to create your personal profile. You will need your PERSAL and ID numbers, facility name and job role profile.
    • Next time you visit, simply log in with your chosen username and password.

  • Start your unique development journey

    • Choose priority competencies to streamline and customise your dashboard.
    • Customise your KH dashboard feeds based on your CPD opportunity preferences.
    • View and manage bookmarked CPD opportunities.
    • Access a personalised portfolio of current and completed professional development opportunities.
    • Update your personal information and preferences at any time in the future as your needs change.

  • Personalise your dashboard

    • Based on your role profile and facility, the Hub will identify mandatory and recommended opportunities for you.
    • Access a searchable catalogue of all national and provincial Department of Health development opportunities available on the Knowledge Hub.
    • Bookmark identified opportunities to keep a record of those you would like to take up at a later date.
    • Enrol in opportunities and keep a printable record of opportunities you have completed.
    • Access an eLibrary of curated policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures.
    • Receive Knowledge Hub email alerts targeted specifically for you.

The Knowledge Hub

the CPD solution for the National Department of Health

The Knowledge Hub will help you build your competence and improve your professional skills. The KH provides you:

  • Relevant CPD opportunities: Access professional development opportunities, including online and blended-learning courses, conferences, face-to-face workshops, and self-study resources to meet your specific needs.
  • Up-to-date information and policies: Access all the latest legislation, policies, guidelines, standard operating procedures, reference materials, and best practices you need.
  • Email communication: Stay in the know with email alerts about new CPD opportunities and customise your entire KH experience based on your job profile and needs.