"What Must underlie successful
Epidemics is a Bedrock of belief that Change is possible,
that people can radically transform their behavior or beliefs
in the face of the right kind of impetus."
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All National and Provincial departments are
expected to implement the following Workplace Programs
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A.
Preventative Programs
1. Peer Education Programs
(a) Awareness Workshops/Seminars
(b) Peer Education Training Programs
2. Condom Distribution
3. Voluntary Counseling and Testing Programs
(VCT) |
B. Support Programs
for People Infected with HIV
1.Peer Education and Counseling including
support groups
2. Employee Assistance Programs that
incorporate support for those infected
3. Wellness Programs
4. Medical Assistance Programs
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Preventative Programs are provided to assist
those who are not infected to remain HIV Negative. They are
also aimed at assisting those who are already infected to avoid
the possibility of Re-infection and to empower themselves to
protect their partners and colleagues from infection.
Persons already infected with HIV and AIDS,
can play a significant role in crushing the epidemic by being
part of education initiatives and by influencing colleagues
to adopt Healthy Lifestyles and Practice safe Sex.
Not withstanding the truth that there is currently
no cure for HIV/AIDS, HIV Infection is not a Death Sentence.
HIV infected people are capable of leading Quality and Productive
lives and with appropriate treatment; long lives. programs for
supporting infected persons are aimed at improving quality of
Life, to sustain production, as well as to halt the spread of
the infection. It is worth noting that supporting those infected
will enhance our prevention efforts.
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