A third or more of the investment in education will be lost if hivaids infection rates continue at current levels. Botswana, zambia and zimbabwe would have had life expectancies of 6070 years without aids, but will have life expectancies of only 30 years with hivaids. The national policy on hivaids has been developed to provide an overall reference framework for all hiv aids related policies and to guide the national hiv aids responses of all sectors in society. Prevalence of hiv among persons aged 15 to 64 years in zimbabwe was 14. The extended zimbabwe national hiv and aids strategic plan 111 for 20152020 is a people centred plan meant to be inclusive so that every person in need especially young people, key populations, women and children can effectively and timely benefit from the relevant interventions and services on hiv and aids. Hiv aids policy for employees at workplace in zimbabwe. Thembisile hani local municipality hiv aids policy thembisile hani local municipality hiv aids policy page 4 b in accordance with section 61 of the employment equity act 55 of 1998 no person may unfairly discriminate against an employee or. These documents are intended to provide information about the hiv and aids epidemic in zimbabwe as one. Guidelines for antiretroviral therapy for the prevention and treatment of hiv in zimbabwe, 2016 published by. The wbho hivaids policy consists of the principles outlined below and should be read in conjunction with the companys code of conduct. In line with the national hiv and aids policy of 1999 and the current zimbabwe national hiv and aids strategy plan znasp ii of 2011 201 5, the ministry of. This third zimbabwe national hiv and aids strategic plan for 20152018 znasp iii is a people centered plan meant to ensure no person is left out in benefiting from the response especially young people, key populations, women and children with strong.
Zimbabwe has one of the highest hiv prevalences in subsaharan africa at 12. You will also find free hr policies, an hr careers page, an events calendar and interesting hr articles and industry updates. The public service commission together with government ministries in zimbabwe further developed a five year hiv and aids strategic. In may 2005, the public service commission launched the zimbabwe public service commission hiv and aids policy. Most important, unaids, in its report on the global hiv and aids epidemic 2002. The ministry of health and child care would like to thank the aids and tb programme for coordinating the committee that drafted the hiv testing and counselling guidelines. Page 2 zimbabwe unaidswho epidemiological fact sheet 2004 update adults 1549 hivaids estimates in 2003 and during the first quarter of 2004, unaids and who worked closely with national governments and. In recognition of the importance of an hiv aids policy, a unit was established within the national aids coordination programme nacp to spearhead the implementation of this strategy.
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to. Statutory instrument 68 of 1990, national social security accident prevention and workers compensation scheme notice, 1990. Hivinfected employees and those with aids should not be discriminated against. Workplace policy on hivaids general statement and objecitves management of volta river estates limited recognizes the seriousness of the hivaids pandemic and it impact at the workplace, therefore management is in support of the national effort to reduce the spread of the infection and minimize the impact of the disease especially. In recognition of the importance of an hivaids policy, a unit was established within the national aids coordination programme nacp to. The government of zimbabwe has demonstrated a high level of commitment to fight the hiv and aids epidemic. Zimbabwe is among the countries most affected by hiv. Hivaids identified the need for development of a comprehensive policy on hivaids as a major priority which had to be addressed. Hiv and aids policy for the energy sector of zimbabwe safaids. An overview of key populations in the context of hiv in zimbabwe. An overview of the hiv prevention landscape in zimbabwe. Zimphias estimate of national hiv incidence provides further evidence of an improving epidemic. Framework for action in the who african region 20162020. These guidelines represent a strong collective effort from different people and organizations.
Zimbabwe has over the last 25 years developed a policy environment for hiv prevention culminating in a multisectoral approach lead by national aids council. This third zimbabwe national hiv and aids strategic plan for 20152018 znasp iii is a people centred plan meant to be inclusive so that every person in need especially young people, key populations, women and children can effectively. Persons in the workplace affected by, or perceived to be affected by hivaids, must be protected from stigmatization and discrimination by coworkers, unions, employers or clients. Health information and surveillance unit, department of disease prevention and control, aids and tb programme, ministry of health and child welfare, harare, zimbabwe. National workplace policy on hivaids page 9 of 27 march 2008j executive summary the national workplace policy on hivaids is a framework for action by government, employers and workers to deal effectively with hivaids at the workplace. Zimbabwean civil society organisations on hiv and aids. The national policy on hiv and aids of 1999 provides general guidelines for all sectors in zimbabwe.
Since hivaids has been recognised as a workplace health concern, more and more companies in zambia are formulating hivaids workplace policies that address the many issues. The national policy on hiv aids has been developed in order to promote and guide present and future responses to aids in zimbabwe. The policy takes into consideration the effects of hiv aids on the most productive segment of the workforce and as such, views the problems associated with hiv aids in terms of the. The national workplace policy on hiv aids is a framework for action by government, employers and workers to deal effectively with hiv aids at the workplace.
Hivaids in zimbabwe has gradually decreased from 16% of the population in 2007 to % in 2010, according to the national aids council. This policy arises from and reflects the current socioeconomic and legal situation in which the national response to hiv and aids is being undertaken. The zimbabwe hiv and aids strategic framework of 20002005 and the hiv and aids policy of. Zwe 2006 zimbabwe national hiv and aids strategic plan. Global aids response country progress report zimbabwe. This corresponds to approximately 33,000 new cases of hiv annually among persons aged 15 to 64 years. Milestones, impact, and challenges around the control of the hivaids pandemic will be discussed. National key populations hiv and aids implementation plan nac. Zimbabwe continues to suffer a severe socioeconomic and political crisis, including unprecedented rates of inflation and a severe brain drain of zimbabwes health care professionals. The impact of hivaids on the zimbabwe education sector.
Zimbabwe national hiv and aids strategic plan znasp. The required individual and collective actions against hivaids should be guided by policies articulated in this document. Zimbabwe is one of the 189 countries that have committed themselves to a comprehensive programme of national commitment and action to fight the hiv and aids epidemic by adopting the united nations general assembly special session ungass declaration of commitment on hiv and aids of june 2001. Guidelines for antiretroviral therapy for the prevention. Zimbabwe, zimbabwe national hiv and aids strategic plan 20062010, the zimbabwe statutory instrument. Zimbabwe national guidelines on hiv testing and counselling 1 zimbabwe national hiv and aids estimates 2012 and 20. Other industry stakeholders whose valued contributions justify mention include the rural electrification. A recent survey of insurance policy applicants found that even though hiv was more prevalent among unschooled labourers.
In 1999, the president of zimbabwe, his excellency comrade robert gabriel mugabe, launched the national hiv and aids policy, providing guidance for hiv and aids intervention and prevention strategies. Hivaids prevention among pupils and students is a critical determinant of access to, and the quality of education. Zimbabwe national g uidelines on hiv testing and counselling. Hiv aids identified the need for development of a comprehensive policy on hiv aids as a major priority which had to be addressed. Zimbabwe national hiv and aids strategic plan znasp 20062010 national aids council of zimbabwe ministry of health and child welfare joint united nations programme on hivaids. In zimbabwe, hiv prevalence declined in the early 2000s due to. The government of nigeria through the national hivaids division commissioned the revision of the national guidelines for hivaids treatment and care with the intent on ensuring that the document and its recommendations provide the basic framework for.
As the epidemic develops and more experience is gained some policies may need to be revised in accordance with prevailing circumstances. It aims to guide current and future health and multisectoral responses to hiv aids in. So far, there has been no formal ministerial policy to guide staff to address hiv and aids issues. We, the representatives of civil society actors on health, hiv and aids in zimbabwe, concur with the governments position that, considerable progress has been made especially in reducing hiv prevalence from a record 23. The introduction of antiretroviral therapy art has revolutionised the care and management of hiv and aids and. In 1999 the president launched the national aids policy and national strategic framework, which formed the policy and operational base for responding to hivaids. The national policy on hivaids has been developed to provide an overall reference framework for all hivaids related policies and to guide the national hivaids responses of all sectors in society. In 2015, national policies explicitly stipulated that hivaids treatment was. Aids acquired immune deficiency syndrome esar east and southern africa region. The hiv and aids implementation strategy is for the public service and it was previously launched in 2005 to take cognizance of the unique conditions of the public service.
The aim of this study is therefore, to select two longterm life insurance companies within the capital city of namibia and explore within the framework of the ilo, the guidelines. Guidelines for antiretroviral therapy for the prevention and treatment of hiv in zimbabwe 5 i. This is a written document that acknowledges the effects of hiv and other related illnesses on the smooth operation of a company. The goal of ending the aids epidemic in zimbabwe by 2030 is within reach, provided there is continued expansion of hiv treatment programs and targeted hiv testing, especially for men and young women. Zimbabwe has recorded significant progress in the response to hiv and aids in the. Foreword hiv and aids remains a major public threat in the country with a prevalence of 15% among the adult population. Zimbabwe national guidelines on hiv testing and counselling. Revised edition 2012 botswana national policy on hiv and.
Botswana national policy on hiv and aids2012 comprehensive regulatory framework. The ministry of health and child care remains committed and focused on halting the spread of hiv and aids in line with the millennium. Included are policies put in place by government at the workplace to curb the spread of the disease. Hiv and aids policy for the energy sector of zimbabwe september 2009. The hiv and aids epidemic in zimbabwe policy project. In part this is a response to the dramatic impact of hivaids on education themselves, an impact that affects education supply, demand, and quality, which for many countries poses a major threat to the achievement of education for all and of the millennium. Information on these populations is lacking as only a minimal amount of data is collected and reported in national documents. Zimbabwe mining development corporation zmdc is an organization involved in exploration of a range of minerals for the purpose of developing mines to extract, process and beneficiate the minerals for the sustainable development of zimbabwe. Hivaids policy for the transport sector of zimbabwe ilo. The sixtysixth session of the regional committee endorsed the document hivaids. The hiv epidemic in zimbabwe is generalised and is largely driven by unprotected heterosexual sex. In 2005, approximately 930,000 women over the age of 14 were estimated to be living with hivaids in zimbabwe. The national medicine and therapeutics policy advisory committee nmtpac and the aids and tb directorate, ministry of health and child care mohcc, harare further copies may be obtained via the aids and tb directorate, provincial. There is therefore, need to develop a clear, consistent, coherent and harmonized policy framework on hiv and aids for all ministry employees.