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PART D: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
HUMAN RESOURCE OVERSIGHT STATISTICS

Table 3.11.2 Details of Health Promotion and HIV/AIDS Programmes (tick the applicable boxes and provide the required information)

Question Yes No Details, if yes

5. Has the Department reviewed its employment policies and practices to ensure that Yes The EHW Policy on HIV, AIDS, and TB is currently in place.
these do not unfairly discriminate against employees based on their HIV status? If so,
list the employment policies/practices so reviewed.

6. Has the Department introduced measures to protect HIV-positive employees or Yes HIV, AIDS, and TB management Policy is currently approved
those perceived to be HIV-positive from discrimination? If so, list the key elements of and implemented
these measures.
7. Does the Department encourage its employees to undergo Voluntary Counselling Yes HCT screenings took place on the 24, 25, and 26 November
and Testing? If so, list the results that you have you achieved. 2020.
62 staff members tested.

Males =19, Females 43
8. Has the Department developed measures/indicators to monitor and evaluate the Yes EHW Quarterly and Annual Reports submitted.
impact of its health promotion programme? If so, list these measures/indicators. EHW Counselling Monthly report

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