Operational plan for comprehensive HIV and AIDS care and ...

119. Examples of specific research topics include:
119.1 What is the most effective delivery of ARVs to persons who have
progressed to a stage at which these drugs become necessary?
119.2 What are the best approaches to prevent new infections with HIV?
119.3 What are the best interventions to extend the period during which HIVinfected
people can be maintained without antiretroviral drugs?
CHAPTER XV – PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
120. The plan proposes an integrated structure for managing and coordinating
programme implementation. The following principles will guide the management
of this programme.
120.1 Though it will involve a significant increase in health spending, this
programme will not create a parallel health system in the country. It will be
integrated into the existing management of the national health system.
120.2 The programme will be integrated closely with the existing health
programmes across a broad spectrum. In particular, this comprehensive
care and treatment programme must integrate with prevention and
education programmes.
120.3 The programme will be coordinated within a national framework to ensure
uniform quality, an equitable implementation and efficiencies that can
come with scale of operation. However, provinces and health districts will
be responsible for on-the-ground implementation.
120.4 Programme managers will harness, where appropriate, additional skills to
enhance the effectiveness of the programme’s management.
121. The national Department of Health will provide assistance to provinces as required
to ensure the effective implementation of the programme.
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