With reference to the oversight visit conducted by the Portfolio Committee on Health to Davhana Clinic in Limpopo which highlighted the lack of a standard reporting of cases of child rape, pregnancies and termination of pregnancies by child

Ongoing training using Adult Primary Care (APC) guidelines for management of recent rape/sexual assault

All health care practitioners in public health facilities receive ongoing training using the Adult Primary Care (APC) guidelines, including detailed guidance on management of recent rape/sexual assault.

Who it is for

all health care practitioners in public health facilities

How to act on it

Receive ongoing training using the Adult Primary Care (APC) guidelines.

Capacity-building webinars on mandatory reporting (Knowledge Hub) including completion of Form 22

Health care workers and other professionals can attend capacity-building webinars on the Department’s Knowledge Hub to learn about mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse/neglect (including statutory rape) and how to complete Form 22.

Who it is for

health care workers and other professionals

How to act on it

Attend the capacity-building webinars conducted on the Department s Knowledge Hub (webinars) or participate in the training described; the document also notes completion of Form 22 as part of the training content.