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Source domain: westerncape.gov.za
Collected on 8 September 2026
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6-month antiretroviral treatment (ART) dispensation
Patients in the Western Cape will receive a six-month supply of antiretroviral treatment to reduce clinic visits and ease pressure on the healthcare system during the funding suspension.
The document's recorded date is 18 February 2025. Confirm on the official source.
These measures, including the implementation of a 6-month antiretroviral treatment (ART) dispensation and a 28-day late collection allowance for clients refilling ARTs, will help reduce pressure on both clients and clinics.
Places
Western Cape
Reference
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/protect-progress-call-urgent-solutions-usaidpepfar-funding-gap
Closing Date
18 February 2025
28-day late collection allowance for ART refills
Clients who refill their antiretroviral treatment can now do so up to 28 days after the due date without penalty, helping to maintain continuity of care during the funding disruption.
The document's recorded date is 18 February 2025. Confirm on the official source.
These measures, including the implementation of a 6-month antiretroviral treatment (ART) dispensation and a 28-day late collection allowance for clients refilling ARTs, will help reduce pressure on both clients and clinics.
Automatic chronic dispensing unit script renewals
Prescriptions for chronic conditions such as HIV/AIDS will be automatically renewed to reduce the need for frequent clinic visits during the foreign aid suspension.
The document's recorded date is 18 February 2025. Confirm on the official source.
To add to this, the province will implement ART automatic chronic dispensing unit script renewals to ensure that we minimise the need for facility visits.
