Patients who suffer from chronic diseases have welcomed the launch of the Six Multi-Month Dispensation (6 MMD) health strategy by the Department of Health in Bloemfontein, in the Free State.  

They say the new programme saves them time and money as they only have to collect their medication twice a year. 

This programme will allow stable patients suffering from chronic illnesses to receive several months’ supply of medication in a single visit instead of monthly refills. 

The department launched the six Multi-Month Dispensation (6 MMD) health strategy at the Mangaung University Community Partnership Programme in Bloemfontein. 

One patient, who has been on HIV treatment for more than 15 years, says the 6 MMD will also shield them from being stigmatised when they visit health care facilities. 

FREE STATE – Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, today in Bloemfontein, addressed the public on the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets to end AIDS by 2030 during the launch of the Six-Month Multi-Month Dispensing (#6MMD) of ARVs to improve treatment adherence.#CloseTheGap pic.twitter.com/hjiGrwnYSd

— National Department of Health (@HealthZA) November 13, 2025

World Health Organisation (WHO) representative to South Africa, Shenaaz El-Halabi underscored three pillars that make 6MMD a game-changer for HIV care in South Africa.

In her remarks, @ShenaazEl underscored three pillars that make 6MMD a game-changer for HIV care in South Africa:

– A firm commitment to evidence-based, efficient, people-centred service delivery.
– Determination to remove barriers to equitable access to ART.
– The capacity to… pic.twitter.com/5GJrvXwdSI

— WHO South Africa (@WHOSouthAfrica) November 13, 2025

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