DID ANNUAL REPORT 2022 23

Annual Report 2022-2023

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Has the Department introduced measures to protect HIV-positive employees or those perceived to be HIV-positive from discrimination? If so, list the key elements of these measures.

• HIV/AIDS and TB Management Policy is implemented to mitigate against stigma and discrimination; • HIV, STI and TB Advocacy sessions are held to discuss a variety of chronic illness (including HIV/AIDS) stigma and human rights issues; • Awareness and education on HIV, STI and TB treatment adherence and counselling; • Information on HIV/AIDS is shared as part of Employee induction of new employees and behaviour change communication; • Anonymous Health screenings including HIV Counselling and Testing services are provided through partnership with external service provider; and • The Department has procured psychosocial services through an external provider (Life Health Solutions) in support of employees who are living with HIV employees. The services guarantee privacy, confidentiality, and convenience to provide support and Management of the disease. • Voluntary counselling and testing is planned and conducted twice a year as part of Health screenings; and • Health Risk Assessment by Gems – 191 employees participated in Tshwane, Tulisa park, Springs, Sedibeng and Westhowen. The following measures/ indicators have been developed: • Number of employees participating in health education and advocacy programmes; • Number of employees reached with health screenings and onsite testing services; • Number of employees reached with health and wellness awareness sessions; • Reduced number of communicable and non-communicable illness in the Department; • Number of employees assessed and referred for management of psychosocial stressors; • Number of policies and programmes reviewed and implemented; • Number of Employees trained/ reached with health and wellness information; and • Number of work-related risks identified and assessed.

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7. Does the Department encourage its employees to undergo voluntary counselling and testing? If so, list the results that you have you achieved. Has the Department developed measures/indicators to monitor & evaluate the impact of its health promotion programme? If so, list these measures/ indicators.

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DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT