The Department of Defence is committed towards working together in fighting HIV/AIDS, combating discrimination throughout the organisation, caring for those who are infected and affected and supporting our members and their dependants.

HIV and AIDS is a major health problem with a wide ranging impact on employment, the economy, security and human rights. In the military environment HIV can cause loss of continuity at command level and within the ranks, increased costs with regard to recruitment and training for replacements, a reduction in military preparedness, increased costs with regard to health care, loss in productivity and a reduction of internal stability.

The DOD recognises that HIV/AIDS prevention and control programmes are of vital importance and that HIV/AIDS poses unique problems with regard to management in the workplace.

This site aims to provide information on how the Department of Defence addresses the issue of HIV management in the complex military environment.

If you have any questions that are not answered after your visit, you are welcome to contact the HIV Programme Manager at the Office of the Surgeon General.
Postal address: Department of Defence, Office of the Surgeon General, Private Bag X102, Centurion, 0046, RSA
Electronic mail - General Information: hivaids@mil.za

Send mail to webmaster@mil.za with questions or comments about this web site.