Nedbank Swaziland completed a company-specific HIV prevalence survey in 2008. A prevalence study provides vital information about the HIV related risks a company faces and also provides relevant information for the planning and implementation of initiatives to curb the impact of the disease.

The bank conducted a ‘know your status or voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) campaign for staff. This provided staff with the opportunity to know their status and empowered them to continue living a safe and healthy lifestyle.

The bank offers treatment to HIV positive staffmembers through the AID FOR AIDS Management Programme, which forms part of the Swaziland Medical Aid Scheme structure. Staffmembers and their dependents registered on the programme qualify for an unlimited benefit per registered beneficiary. Provision is made for chronic medication and blood tests required to treat the condition, and free antiretroviral drugs are provided as part of a managed-care programme. Staff details remain anonymous, and the administrator provides no specific details to the employer.