Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)NoticesGuidance Note on the Management and Control of HIV in the South African Mining IndustryPart A : The Guidance Note7. The Objectives of the HIV and AIDS Management Programme at a Mine |
| 7.1 | Obtain 100% screening of all employees for HIV. |
| 7.2 | Ensure that 90% of confirmed HIV positive employees are initiated on ART. |
| 7.3 | Achieve a defaulter rate of less than 5% on ART (in line with HIV Clinicians Society Guidelines and the State guidelines). |
| 7.4 | Achieve 90% viral suppression by conducting a six-monthly monitoring and assessment of response to treatment. |
| 7.5 | Reduce opportunistic infections mainly TB (integration of HIV and TB management) . |
| 7.6 | Screen and refer for treatment of NCDs e.g. diabetes and hypertension . |
| 7.7 | Ensure continuity of care of employees with HIV and AIDS. |
| 7.8 | Report all HIV and AIDS cases to the DMRE as per DMR 164 form. |