National Emergency Response Council on HIV and AIDS, Eswatini

20/11/2025

20/11/2025

PM Commissions HIV Prevention Indaba Study

The Prime Minister H.E the Rt. Hon. Russell Mmiso Dlamini has commissioned the HIV Prevention Indaba Study.

The Indaba has been necessitated by the fact that Eswatini continues to face a substantial burden of new HIV infections, and as a result NERCHA is implementing the HIV Prevention Indaba as part of a national initiative to strengthen community-driven HIV prevention strategies and accelerate progress towards zero new HIV infections by 2030.

The Indaba engages diverse population groups that are disproportionately affected by HIV or are critical to the national response.

These target groups include:
• Pregnant and lactating women
• Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW)
• Key populations (s*x workers, MSM, PWID)
• Young men and boys
• Traditional and religious leaders
• Health care workers
• Policy makers and implementer

19/11/2025

The Prime Minister H. E Russell Mmiso Dlamini 's message as Eswatini observed World Antimicrobial Awareness Week held under the theme "Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future,"

18/11/2025

18/11/2025

🎉 Historic Milestone for HIV Prevention in Eswatini! 🌍

🤝 Today, we witnessed a historic milestone in Eswatini’s HIV prevention journey! The Global Fund and the US Government officially handed over Lenacapavir PrEP 💉 to the Ministry of Health Eswatini , marking a powerful step towards expanding prevention options and protecting more lives of Emaswati from HIV. ❤️‍🩹

The Long-acting injection was received on behalf of the Ministry of Health by Hon. Minister Apollo Maphalala who was representing the Minister of Health Mduduzi Matsebula. Minister Maphalala said for many Emaswati, particularly those who face challenges with daily pill-taking, frequent clinic visits, or stigma, this innovation represents more than a medical breakthrough—it is a lifeline.

Those Present during the handover of the LEN PreP included The Global Fund Executive Director Peter Sands, Chairman and CEO of LEN Manufacturers Gilead Sciences Daniel O'Day, U.S. Embassy Eswatini Charge d'Affaires Marc Weinstock, NERCHA NED Dr. Nondumiso Ncube and many others

The long-acting injectable PreP will be administered once every six months, meaning that in a year one will be administered LEN PrEP twice.

The LEN PrEP will be officially launched on the 1st of December 2025 during the World AIDS Day commemoration at Hhukwini Inkhundla. The first health facilities in the country to provide LEN PrEP after the launch are;

- Horo Clinic – Hhohho Region
- AHF LaMvelase Clinic – Manzini Region
- Siteki Nazarene Clinic – Lubombo Region
- Gege Clinic – Shiselweni Region
- Hhukwini Clinic – Hhohho Region

This partnership reinforces the country’s shared commitment to ending AIDS by 2030 and ensuring that every Liswati has access to innovative, long-acting HIV prevention tools. 🙌🌍

This groundbreaking innovation brings us closer to an HIV-free future! 💪✨

17/11/2025

17/11/2025

By Mbongeni Ndlela MATSANJENI - Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has called for a stronger, more adaptive national HIV response as he addressed the Lubombo Regional World AIDS Day 2025 build-up event in Matsanjeni North. Prime Minister delivered an energising message during the event, urging the...

14/11/2025

🎉 What a Day!

✅ We successfully hosted the Lubombo Regional World AIDS Day Commemoration at Matsanjeni North under the theme “Eswatini Overcoming Disruptions, Transforming the AIDS Response.”

💪The commemoration was graced by His Excellency the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini , cabinet ministers, development partners, stakeholders in the HIV response and members of the public from all chiefdoms under Matsanjeni North Inkhundla

In his remarks, the Prime Minister reiterated that the battle against HIV has not been won. He acknowledged that Eswatini has made progress in the HIV response, but HIV remains a public health threat, and it is still problematic in particular amongst young people.

The Prime Minister urged young women to take charge of their lives and put a STOP to older men from taking advantage of them because if they say NO, they will be safe from HIV infection.
NERCHA Council chairperson Mr. Ntsika Fakudze highlighted that through the leadership of the Eswatini Government and the coordination of NERCHA, we continue to strengthen multisectoral collaboration, ensuring that each sector contributes meaningfully to a unified national HIV response.

🕯️The commemoration ended with a candlelight ceremony in honour of those lost to AIDS and in solidarity with those living with HIV 🕯️

🙏 A big thank you to the Prime Minister, cabinet ministers, Matsanjeni North Inkhundla council led by Hon. Phila Buthelezi, development partners, members of the public from all chiefdoms under Matsanjeni North Inkhundla and all stakeholders for joining us in this powerful movement to end HIV/AIDS.

💪 Together we can Overcome Disruption and Transform the AIDS response

Eswatini National AIDS Programme National Malaria ProgrammeWorld Vision EswatiniYoung HeroesSwaziland Network Of Young Positives -Snyp+Ministry of Health EswatiniCANGO NewsJhpiego EswatiniGeorgetown Global Health Eswatini Eswatini National Youth Council

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14/11/2025

Lubombo Regional World AIDS Day Commemoration...

The Prime Minister H.E Russell Mmiso Dlamini has arrived for the Lubombo commemoration at Matsanjeni North Inkhundla. Upon arrival the PM toured information stalls set up by stakeholders in the multisectoral HIV.

The commemoration is hosted by NERCHA in collaboration with stakeholders under the theme Eswatini Overcoming Disruptions, Transforming the AIDS Response...

14/11/2025

National Emergency Response Council on HIV and AIDS, Eswatini Join us live here on Facebook for the Lubombo World AIDS Day Commemoration

13/11/2025

National Emergency Response Council on HIV and AIDS, Eswatini
Join us live here on Facebook for the Lubombo World AIDS Day commemoration on Friday, the 14th of November, 2025, at Matsanjeni North Inkhundla....
Eswatini Overcoming Disruptions, Transforming the AIDS Response...