1. Coastlands Hotel – Durban, South Africa 22-24 November 2016
CSTL Sharing Meeting
HIV AND AIDS WELLNESS POLICY
Peggy Chilema
Zambia
Coastlands Hotel – Durban, South Africa
22-24 November 2016

2. A description of the programme or policy
The Ministry of General Education (MOGE) launched the revised HIV & AIDS Wellness Policy in 2015 with the strategic plan and Implementation guidelines.
These documents are meant to mitigate the impact of HIV & AIDS among leaners, teaching and non-teaching staff.
Linked to the Zambian Educational goals

3. Achievements Orientation at various levels of the Ministry.
Formulation of workplace committees
Creation of clear referral systems
Budget provision at all levels
Report back system
Indicators on HIV & AIDS have been incorporated in the Standards & Evaluation guidelines

4. Challenges Pockets of stigma still exists
Though data on HIV & AIDS is captured in the Annual School census tool, it is not included in the educational statistical bulletin.

5. Opportunities/Emerging Issues
Policy is place & distributed.
Orientation among staff.
Strong linkages with other line ministries & stakeholders.
Care & support available

6. Key Lessons Learnt
Creation of peer groups and appointment of matrons as oversees
Effective delivery goes with orientation and advocacy

7. Comments and Questions from the Floor & Other Panellists.