The UNAIDS 90-90-90 strategy was implemented.

Right to Care:

• achieved the first two UNAIDS 90s for HIV,
• exceeded targets for TB,
• introduced on-site treatment initiation and
• reduced waiting times for patient testing, diagnosis and treatment.

Other achievements included:

• Gene XPert labs being set up in high volume facilities to speed up sputum testing and result acquisition, allowing the rapid initiation of patients on treatment,
• DCS staff being trained on TIER.net, the National Department of Health’s (NDoH) information system for HIV and TB,
• The introduction of a comprehensive prevention package and reporting tool,
• Improved alignment with NDoH guidelines for HIV and TB healthcare services in facilities,
• An excellent achievement – over 85% – in CDC/PEPFAR audit scores and
• A clean Auditor General audit.

In the 40 DCS facilities (supported for direct service delivery) the following results were reported in the 2018 financial year:

• 80,195 people were screened for TB,
• 272 people were diagnosed with TB,
• 269 inmates were initiated on TB treatment,
• 73,595 people were counselled for HIV,
• 29,395 people were tested for HIV and
• 2,692 inmates were initiated on antiretroviral therapy (ART).