Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)

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Guidance Note for the Implementation of HIV Self-Testing in the South African Mining Industry

Part A : The Guidance Note

3. The Objectives of the Guidance Note
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3.1. To assist South African mining industry in achieving the first 90% of the UNAIDS 90/90/90 strategy which relates to diagnosing all people with HIV by 2020 and to achieve the 2014 Occupational Health and Safety Summit Milestones, that aims to reduce and prevent TB, HIV and AIDS infections.

 

3.2. To assist the South African mining industry in offering additional approaches to conventional HIV testing services.