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DEMOCRATIC NURSING ORGANISATION OF SOUTH AFRICA (DENOSA) 2 OCTOBER 2007 PRESENTER: Milo Zama. BACKGROUND. DENOSA’S strategic plan - January 2007/11 Six Key Performance Areas(KPA)defined KPA: POLITICAL PARTICIPATION STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Influence government policy on HIV and AIDS.
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DEMOCRATIC NURSING ORGANISATION OF SOUTH AFRICA (DENOSA) 2 OCTOBER 2007 PRESENTER: Milo Zama South Africa Nurses HIV-AIDS Initative
BACKGROUND • DENOSA’S strategic plan - January 2007/11 • Six Key Performance Areas(KPA)defined • KPA: POLITICAL PARTICIPATION • STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Influence government policy on HIV and AIDS. South Africa Nurses HIV-AIDS Initative
ACTIVITIES • Audit the availability of policies • Compile reports on available policies • Monitor implementation and compliance • Conduct research on the extent of HIV and AIDS • Improve quality of life through support systems e.g. C-SAN South Africa Nurses HIV-AIDS Initative
C-SAN PROJECT South Africa Nurses HIV-AIDS Initative
South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) 1 • Highest National Body on HIV and AIDS - Reporting to Cabinet • Under the Deputy President Leadership – Chair • Developed the National Strategic Plan NSP 2007/2011 - broad consultation with various sectors South Africa Nurses HIV-AIDS Initative
South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) 2 • NSP serves to guide South Africa’s response to HIV/ AIDS & STI’s control • Health Professional sector (SAMA, PPSA, DENOSA) - SANAC • DENOSA represents the nurses in the country South Africa Nurses HIV-AIDS Initative
CURRENT CHALLENGES • Attendance – Support groups • DENOSA’s contribution and role to NSP • Creating awareness among nurse leaders on NSP South Africa Nurses HIV-AIDS Initative
OPPORTUNITIES • Raise awareness on HIV and AIDS: campaigns & seminars well received by facilities. • Opportunity to influence policy on HIV and AIDS through SANAC South Africa Nurses HIV-AIDS Initative
NGIYABONGA South Africa Nurses HIV-AIDS Initative