A new publication by the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICCM) called ‘Good Practice Guidance on HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria’ provides mining and metals company managers with practical information for disease management.

Aimed at managers and health practitioners, the Guidance seeks to increase their understanding of the individual diseases, and also their interactions, in a non-technical way. It stresses the need for an integrated approach to the three diseases, and highlights the new links between them emerging in recent research.

A systematic management process is described, comprising nine generic steps to determine the type and level of intervention required for HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria – culminating, where appropriate, in the implementation of a health program with associated monitoring and evaluation.

ICMM Chief Operating Officer, John Groom, said, “The ICMM Guidance strongly recommends an integrated, community-based approach to health care and disease management, and it provides valuable insights into improving the effectiveness of implementation.”

The ICMM is a CEO -led organization representing many of the world’s leading mining and metals companies as well as regional, national and commodity associations. An important part of its mandate is dedicated to sustainable development.

ICMM members are committed to improving their sustainable development performance and to the responsible production of the mineral and metal resources society needs.

ICMM's vision is for a respected mining and metals industry that is widely recognized as essential for society and as a key contributor to sustainable development.

A full copy of the toolkit is available free of charge from the ICCM website www.icmm.com, or can be obtained in hard copy from info@icmm.com