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Lei No 7/X/2022 Define o regime jurídico de prevenção e atenção integral ao vírus da imunodeficiência humana e a síndrome da imunodeficiência adquirida (VIH/SIDA)
The law defines the legal framework for the prevention and comprehensive care of the human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). The law includes the rights and obligations of people living with HIV as well as the prevention and prohibition of discriminatory practices. The law includes as well the treatments in the health system in Cabo Verde among other issues.
Lei No 3/2022 Estabelece os mecanismos de protecção e promoção da saúde, de prevenção e de controlo das doenças, bem como das ameaças e dos riscos para a Saúde Pública
The purpose of this Law is to establish mechanisms for the protection and promotion of health, the prevention and control of diseases, as well as threats and risks to public health.
Standards Treatment Guidelines Pediatrics (Volume 2)
The document establishes the Paediatrics treatment guidelines in Rwanda.
Standard treatment guidelines and national essential medicines list for Tanzania Mainland
These 2021 Guidelines (sixth edition) establish the protocols for standard treatment in Tanzania as well as the National Essential Medicines List.
Guidelines to operate a private Emergency Medical Services or private ambulance services
The Guidelines provide requirements to provide private emergency medical services or private ambulance services in Rwanda.
HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Management) Act
This Act makes provision for the prevention and management of HIV and AIDS; provides for the rights and obligations of persons living with HIV or affected by HIV and AIDS; provides for the establishment of the National AIDS Commission; and provides for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith.
Normes nationales de prévention combinée VIH pour les Travailleurs du Sexe, Hommes ayant des relations Sexuelles avec des Hommes et UD
This document provides norms and guidelines for HIV prevention for some specific groups.
Arrêté No 0257 du 13 mars 2017 portant création d’un programme dénommé Programme National de Lutte Contre les IST/VIH/Sida (PNLS)
This Order establishes the National Program for the Fight against STIs/HIV/AIDS (PNLS) created within the Directorate for the Fight against Diseases at the Ministry of Health.
Loi No 009/2015 fixant les modalités de prise en charge des malades mentaux et de protection de leurs droits en République Gabonaise
This law, taken in application of the provisions of article 47 of the Constitution, establishes the modalities of medical care for the mentally ill and protection of their rights in the Gabonese Republic.
Ghana AIDS Commission Act, 2016 Act 938
The Ghana AIDS Commission Act, 2016 is to establish the Ghana AIDS commission and the National HIV and AIDS Fund, to provide for the management of the Fund, to prevent and control the HIV and AIDS epidemic, to promote and protect the rights of persons living with HIV or AIDS and to provide for related purposes.
Basic Paediatric Protocols
This pocket book consists of guidelines on the classification of illness severity, criteria for admission, and inpatient management of the major causes of childhood mortality such as pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria, severe malnutrition, meningitis, HIV and neonatal conditions. The guidelines target the management of the seriously ill newborn or child in the first 24 - 48 hours of arrival at the hospital.
Nigeria Standard treatment guidelines (2nd Edition)
The document provides the guideline treatment and the standard of care for the Nigerian Population. Taking also into consideration different approaches from the health sector.
Loi No 2015-30 relative à la prévention, la prise en charge et le contrôle du Virus de l’Immunodéficience Humaine (VIH)
The purpose of the law is to determine the fundamental principles of the control of HIV and AIDS in Niger.
National health quality standards for clinics - Management and leadership
The Botswana National Health Quality Standards for Clinics provide guidance on the topic of management and leadership in the governance of the health facility focusing on such areas as responsibilities and accountability of governing bodies; applicable laws and regulations; budgeting, reporting and auditing processes; planning of health services that correspond to the patient and population needs, etc.
National Health Quality Standards - Medical Care
The National Health Quality Standards for Hospitals provide guidelines for hospitals regarding coordination of patient care, facilities and equipment, clinical practice guidelines, assessment of patients, patient care, medication, etc.
National Health Quality Standards - Standards and guidelines for emergency medical services
This document outlines the required standards and guidelines for delivering high-quality emergency medical services in Botswana, focusing on ensuring effective, timely, and consistent care across the healthcare system.
National Health Quality Standards - Diagnostic, Care and Treatment Support Services
The "National Health Quality Standards - Diagnostic, Care, and Treatment Support Services" establish guidelines and standards for the provision of diagnostic services, patient care, and treatment support in Botswana.
Mental Health Act, 2012 Act 846
The Mental Health Act of 2012 provides for mental health care and for related matters. Among other things, it establishes a Mental Health Authority (sections 1 to 23), enshrines a set of rights for persons with mental disorder (sections 54 to 63), and establishes a mental health fund (sections 80 to 87).
Guidelines for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS in Kenya 4th edition
The Revised Guidelines (4th edition) for Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV and AIDS provide more detailed and effective interventions to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) than previous editions. They emphasize the early initiation of ARV prophylaxis starting at 14 weeks, highlighting the importance of early antenatal care (ANC) attendance for all women.
Guidelines for antiretroviral therapy in Kenya
These guidelines outline standardized protocols for the initiation and management of HIV treatment, emphasizing early treatment initiation and adherence to improve health outcomes. They incorporate recommendations for monitoring treatment efficacy, managing side effects, and addressing co-infections, ensuring a patient-centered approach in diverse healthcare settings.