Southern African HIV Clinicians Society

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Clinical guidelines
29 Dec 2017
National Department of Health

Listeriosis: Clinical recommendations for diagnosis and treatment
Application form for third-line antiretroviral therapy - updated
13 Oct 2017
National Department of Health

Please find attached the application form that is required to be completed for access to Third Line Antiretroviral Therapy. Please complete the form using the following steps: • Download: Please download the PDF document. • Open: Open the PDF document using Adobe Reader. Ensure you have the latest version of the form may not work properly. • Fill: This is an editable PDF, and the minimum required fields will be highlighted. Please click on each field and enter the required patient information. Please do not print out the document to complete by hand. • Save: Once you have completed the document please save it to your computer by clicking the icon on the top left of the screen. Save it using the patient name and surname as a unique identifier. • Submit: Close Adobe and attach the completed and renamed application form to an email and submit it to the following email address: TLART@health.gov.za
National Adolescent and Youth Health Policy 2017
05 Sep 2017
Department of Health

This Adolescent and Youth Health Policy aims to promote the health and well-being of young people, aged 10-24 years.
National HIV Testing Services: Policy 2016
29 Sep 2016
Prepared by the National Department of Health
NDoH circular: Implementation of the universal Test and Treat strategy for HIV positive patients and differentiated care for stable patients
06 Sep 2016
Circular
DoH PrEP guidelines for sex workers
09 Jun 2016
The 2016 "Guidelines for Expanding Combination Prevention and Treatment Options for Sex Workers: Oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Test and Treat (T&T)" have been released by the SA National Department of Health.
NDoH Advisory: use of FDCs to reduce use of single-agent lamivudine tablets
07 Jan 2016
This document, and the associated circular (FDC ARV Circular, dated 25.05.2015) provides guidance on how to prescribe FDCs. This reduces the need to use single-agent lamivudine tablets.
Standard treatment guidelines and essential medicines list
18 Sep 2015
The PHC Standard Treatment Guidelines EML should be used at clinics, community health centres and gateway clinics for the management of conditions commonly presenting at this level.
Form to request 3rd-line ARV therapy for a patient
17 Aug 2015
The DoH requires that all third line drugs should be appropriately motivated for, using the form provided.
New Department of Health National Consolidated ART Guidelines
04 Jun 2015
April 2015 guidelines for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) and the management of HIV in children, adolescents and adults
FDC ARV Circular
25 May 2015
There are four fixed-dose ARV combinations available. Here are the NDoH guidelines for their use in first and second-line ART regimens.
NDOH 2015 STI Guidelines
19 Feb 2015
Sexually Transmitted Infections: NDOH Management Guidelines 2015
High Transmission Areas: Key Populations
19 Feb 2015
Additional Content to the National Sexually Transmitted Infections Care and Treatment Course for Health Care Workers
Sexually Transmitted Infections: One Day Update
19 Feb 2015
Includes STI guideline changes, national STI services results reporting and high transmission areas: key populations
New Department of Health Consolidated ART Guidelines
28 Jan 2015
National consolidated guidelines for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) and the management of HIV in children, adolescents and adults
NDOH circular: Implanon in EFV-containing regimens
05 Nov 2014
NDOH circular on changes in the prescription of progestin subdermal implants (implanon) in women taking enzyme-inducing drugs such as efavirenz, rifampicin and certain epilepsy medicines.
NDoH circular NVP suspension shortage
27 Aug 2014
Notice to public health facilities of a supplier shortage of NVP 100ml and 240ml
NDoH New Adult TB Guidelines - 2014
01 Jul 2014
The latest National Tuberculosis Management Guidelines - 2014
NDoH SA GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS IN CHILDREN 2013
01 Jul 2014
Implementing all these strategies in combination will not only reduce the burden of disease in children but help us attain the goal of zero TB deaths in children. Partnerships with communities and more research into new diagnostic tests, better vaccines and child friendly medicine formulations will provide immense opportunities for attaining this goal.
NDoH Circular: Fixed Dose Combination February 2014
05 Feb 2014
Circular issued by the National Department of Health stating that ALL eligible patient groups should be offered to switch to the fixed-dose combination of Tenofovir(TDF) + Emtricitabine (FTC)+ Efavirenz (EFV).
NDoH First Line Comprehensive Management and Control of Sexually Transmitted Infections March 2008
09 Jan 2014
NDoH First Line Comprehensive Management and Control of Sexually Transmitted Infections
National Strategic Plan for HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment for Sex Workers First Edition 2013
09 Jan 2014
National Strategic Plan for HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment for Sex Workers First Edition 2013
NDOH Third Line Protocol
06 Sep 2013
NDOH protocol for accessing third-line antiretroviral therapy in the public sector
Request Form for Third Line ART
06 Sep 2013
NDOH motivation form for third line ART
NDOH Paediatric ART Flowchart
20 Aug 2013
Algorithm for HIV-exposed and infected children, from HCT into care
National Health Complaints Management Protocol for the Public Sector, South Africa
20 Aug 2013
Newly revised protocol for the management of health complaints in the public sector
Department of Health Paediatric ART Flow Diagram 2013
20 Aug 2013
NDOH algorithm for the management of HIV-exposed children
The South African National Antiretroviral Treatment Guidelines Complete 2012
02 Apr 2013
These are the latest complete ART guidelines from the National Department of Health. Official implementation date is the 1st of April 2013.
Revised Antiretroviral Treatment Guidelines 2013 - Presentation of the Overview
02 Apr 2013
This document is a PDF version of the National Department of Health's Overview presentation of the latest ART guidelines, to be implemented from April 1st 2013. This includes the introduction of fixed dose combination regimens.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN ANTIRETROVIRAL TREATMENT GUIDELINES 2013: FIXED DOSE COMBINATION CASE STUDIES AND ANSWERS GUIDE
21 Mar 2013
This document, published by the South African National Department of Health on 13 March 2013, contains several demonstrative case studies for trainers to teach the correct implementation of Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) regimens in terms of the latest guidelines. It includes several realistic case studies and the accompanying answers.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN ANTIRETROVIRAL TREATMENT GUIDELINES 2013 - Short Combined Document
21 Mar 2013
This document contains the short combined guidelines for antiretroviral treatment for South Africa in 2013. This document was published on 14 March 2013 by the National Department of Health. This includes standardised national guidelines for adults and adolescents, children, HIV-positive pregnant women as well as HIV-positive newborn infants.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN ANTIRETROVIRAL TREATMENT GUIDELINES 2013: FIXED DOSE COMBINATION TRAINING MANUAL
20 Mar 2013
This document, published by the South African National Department of Health on 13 March 2013, includes the departments standardised guidelines for implementation of Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) regimens. Thus its purpose is to update frontline clinical staff for the implementation of FDC guidelines in PMTCT, paediatric and adult ARV treatment.
Fixed Dose Combination Treatment Guidelines Training Slides
20 Mar 2013
These presentation slides, put together by the South African National Department of Health, should aid in training staff for the correct implementation of the 2013 standardised guidelines for Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) antiretroviral therapy regimens.
The National Strategic Plan on HIV, STIs and TB 2012
01 Nov 2012
NDOH South Africa
Circular: Treatment of Children 5 Years and Younger, 20 August 2012
20 Aug 2012
NDOH South Africa
Gauteng Department of Health Circular Termination of the use of Streptomycin for re-treatment cases
24 Jul 2012
NDOH South Africa
Circular: Accelerating Access to ART Services and Update, April 2012
03 Apr 2012
NDOH South Africa
Circular: Change in Regime for HIV positive Pregnant Women, April 2012
03 Apr 2012
NDOH South Africa
Clinical Mentorship Manual for Integrated Services, January 2011
05 Jan 2011
NDOH South Africa
National Department of Health. Clinical Guidelines: Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission, 2010
10 Nov 2010
NDOH South Africa
Guidelines for the Management of HIV in Children, 2010
10 Nov 2010
NDOH South Africa
Clinical Guidelines for the Management of HIV & AIDS in Adults and Adolescents, 2010
10 Nov 2010
NDOH South Africa
Summary, The South African Antiretroviral Treatment Guidelines 2010
10 Nov 2010
NDOH South Africa
Circular: Access to ART for Patients without South African Identity Documents, April 2008
02 Apr 2008
NDOH South Africa
Circular: Access to ART for Patients without South African Identity Documents, May 2005
05 May 2005
NDOH South Africa

Updated recommendations on first-line and second-line antiretroviral regimens and post-exposure prophylaxis and recommendations on early infant diagnosis of HIV: interim guidance
31 Jul 2018
Interim guidance - Policy brief
Guidelines for the diagnosis, prevention and management of cryptococcal disease in HIV-infected adults, adolescents and children
30 Mar 2018
World Health Organization

Supplement to the 2016 consolidated guidelines on the use of antiretroviral drugs for treating and preventing HIV infection
Guidelines for the diagnosis, prevention and management of cryptococcal disease in HIV-infected adults, adolescents and children
30 Mar 2018
World Health Organization

Policy brief
Biobehavioural survey guidelines for populations at risk for HIV
30 Sep 2017
World Health Organization

The guidelines fill a gap in providing tools for surveying HIV prevalence in key populations, and the included questionnaires may also inform general population surveys.
Guidelines on the public health response to pretreatment HIV drug resistance
31 Jul 2017
World Health Organization

Supplement to the 2016 consolidated guidelines on the use of antiretroviral drugs for treating and preventing HIV infection: second edition June 2016
Guidelines for managing advanced HIV disease and rapid initiation of antiretroviral therapy
31 Jul 2017
World Health Organization

Guidelines
Policy brief: Preventing HIV during pregnancy and breastfeeding in the context of PrEP
07 Jul 2017
World Health Organization

WHO policy brief
Consolidated guidelines on person-centred HIV patient monitoring and case surveillance
30 Jun 2017
World Health Organization

Guidelines
Policy brief: HIV testing services
01 Dec 2016
World Health Organization

WHO recommends assistance for people with HIV to notify their partners
Policy brief: HIV testing services
01 Dec 2016
World Health Organization

WHO recommends HIV self-testing
Guidelines on HIV self-testing and partner notification
30 Nov 2016
World Health Organization

Supplement to consolidated guidelines on HIV testing services
Consolidated guidelines on HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for key populations 2016 update
01 Jul 2016
In this new consolidated guidelines document the World Health Organization brings together all existing guidance relevant to five key populations – men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, people in prisons and other closed settings, sex workers and transgender people – and updates selected guidance and recommendations.
Consolidated guidelines on the use of antiretroviral drugs for treating and preventing HIV infection Recommendations for a public health approach - Second edition
09 Jun 2016
These WHO guidelines provide guidance on the diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, the use of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs for treating and preventing HIV infection and the care of people living with HIV. They are structured along the continuum of HIV testing, prevention, treatment and care.
Integrating collaborative TB and HIV services within a comprehensive package of care for people who inject drugs
25 Feb 2016
These guidelines aim to reduce morbidity and mortality related to TB and HIV-associated TB among people who inject drugs (PWID) through the integrated delivery of a comprehensive and holistic package of care.
Fast tracking combination prevention
16 Nov 2015
This report from UNAIDS and the WHO discusses the six elements of HIV prevention efforts that are crucial to achieve the target of reducing HIV incidence to 500 000 or fewer by 2020. commitment, focus, synergies, innovation, coverage and accountability
Guidelines on when to start ART and PrEP for HIV
30 Sep 2015
WHO's Sept 2015 guidelines
Guidelines for the Delivery of Antiretroviral Therapy to Migrants and Crisis-Affected Persons in Sub-Saharan Africa
17 Apr 2015
Update to 2007 guidance to include all types of migrants and crisis-affected populations, including those forcibly displaced. This update stresses that migration and forced displacement must NO T be used as an excuse to deny treatment. Clear recommendations are provided for states, clinicians and programme managers, civil society, donors and United Nations (UN ) agencies.
Guidelines for the prevention, care and treatment of persons with chronic Hepatitis B infection
18 Mar 2015
The WHO has released its first ever set of guidelines for the prevention, care and treatment of persons with chronic hepatitis B (HBV) infection on 12 Mar 2015, following the publication of its guidelines on managing HCV in 2014.
Updated WHO PEP Guidelines
05 Feb 2015
The updated WHO Guidelines on post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV for adults, adolescents and children were launched in January 2015
Guidelines on the treatment of skin and oral HIV-associated conditions in children and adults
04 Nov 2014
The WHO Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MCA), in collaboration with the Department of HIV/AIDS, has developed these guidelines on the treatment of common skin and oral conditions associated with HIV.

NDOH and WHO Guidelines