National Emergency Response Council on HIV and AIDS, Eswatini

24/09/2025

NERCHA Welcomes Historic Price Reduction of Lenacapavir PrEP for HIV Prevention 💉

NERCHA welcomes the groundbreaking announcement of a significant price reductions for Lenacapavir PrEP, from USD 28,000 to just USD 40 per year. This historic move marks a turning point in HIV prevention, ensuring that lifesaving innovations are no longer out of reach for the communities that need them most like Eswatini.

Affordable access to long-acting PrEP is a gamechanger in the fight against HIV, particularly for young women and other vulnerable populations disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic. This breakthrough will greatly accelerate efforts to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, aligning with Eswatini’s commitment to universal health coverage and the global goal of leaving no one behind.

NERCHA commends everyone one who was involved during the negotiations of this deal and accelerating access to generic versions of Lenacapavir. We also recognize the Global Fund and PEPFAR for their commitment to reaching two million people within three years. We are hopeful that a lot of Emaswati will take up this long-acting PrEP to protect themselves from getting infected with HIV.

As NERCHA, we are committed to working with the ministry of health, our partners, communities, and media to ensure that this innovation reaches those who need it most 💪

24/09/2025

𝗠𝗼𝗛, 𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗔 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝗦 𝗚𝗼𝘃 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
Yesterday the Minister of Health Mduduzi Matsebula, accompanied by Dr Malinga (Deputy Director Clinical Services) and Dr Ncube (NERCHA National Executive Director), had a bilateral meeting with Mr Smith, the Senior Advisor for Global Health Security and Diplomacy U.S Department of State. The Minister appreciated the longstanding support from the United States Government through PEPFAR, which has been central to Eswatini's achievements in reducing HIV infections, expanding treatment coverage, and moving closer to epidemic control.

The Minister also appreciated ongoing support and welcomed the new integrated Global Health Strategy, which he said was an opportunity to deepen the partnership with the U.S.
Minister Matsebula: "Eswatini is ready to work with the U.S. on developing a compact that reflects mutual accountability, shared priorities, and sustainable health outcomes. We are committed to building stronger, more resilient systems that reduce dependency over time while safeguarding the remarkable gains made in HIV and other health areas."

Mr Smith and his team promised to come up with a draft agreement in a few weeks, which will look into some of the critical areas discussed, such as HIV commodities, human resources for health, supply chain, information systems, and laboratory systems.
In closing, Minister Matsebula thanked the US Government for including Eswatini among countries that would benefit from Lenacapavir support, and he assured the U.S. Government that Eswatini stands ready to continue as a model of strong partnership and impact.

24/09/2025

23/09/2025

NERCHA NED Dr. Nondumiso Ncube formed part of the Eswatini Delegation during this meeting...

17/09/2025

Safe Care for Every Newborn and Every Child : Patient Safety from the Start..

08/09/2025

🎉 NERCHA extends heartfelt gratitude! 🙏🏽

As the Eswatini International Trade Fair 2025 comes to a close, we wish to sincerely thank:

👑 His Majesty the King Mswati III, the Royal Family, former presidents Pres. Ian Khama of Botswana and Pres. Jacob Zuma of South Africa, the Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini, Cabinet Ministers, esteemed dignitaries, and all our wonderful visitors who graced our exhibition stall. 🙏 🌟

Your visit and engagement in our stall have been truly inspiring as we continue our mission to strengthen the national HIV response as we look to end AIDS as a public Health threat by 2030. 💪🏽❤️ Thank you, EIPA, for yet another successful trade fair.

A special thank you to the NERCHA SMT, led by NED Dr. Nondumiso Ncube, for the unwavering support during the past 10 days joining the Red Team to welcome visitors at our stall. 🙏❤️

📢Let’s keep the momentum going! Together, we can build an AIDS-free, healthier and empowered Eswatini.

SIYABONGA 🙏🏽

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07/09/2025

Sharing insights on HIV and AIDS in Eswatini with African Tradtional Leaders 👑🌍

🌍✨ Today, the NED, Dr. Nondumiso Ncube, together with the UNAIDS Country Director Mr. Nuha Ceesay shared powerful insights on the state of HIV & AIDS in Eswatini and the role of traditional leaders in the fight against HIV and AIDS, respectively. This was during the ongoing Conference on African Traditional Leaders held at Esibayeni Lodge in Matsapha.

🙌 They highlighted the critical role traditional leaders play in guiding communities, raising awareness and driving the fight against HIV. 👑🛡️

Traditional leadership is key to mobilizing communities, breaking stigma, and promoting access to care. 💪🏽❤️

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07/09/2025

NERCHA NED Dr. Nondumiso Ncube presenting at the Conference of African Traditional Leaders

06/09/2025

HIS MAJESTY KING MSWATI III, FORMER PRESIDENTS TOUR NERCHA EXHIBITION STALL

A momentous day for NERCHA at the as our NED Dr. Nondumiso Ncube, welcomed His Majesty King Mswati III and esteemed former Presidents of Botswana President Ian Khama and of South Africa President Jacob Zuma to our exhibition stall.

The NED informed His Majesty and the former presidents that while the country has done well in the fight against HIV, there remains a challenge of new infections among young people.

The NED explained to His Majesty that to address this NERCHA is planning an HIV Prevention Indaba where the organisation will be engaging all Emaswati, in particular priority populations, on how best the country can address the issue of new infections.

His Majesty wanted to know if new HIV cases are decreasing, to which the NED pointed to the need of a new survey, which will give the latest data, as we are currently using 2021 data.

The tour by His Majesty and his guests to the NERCHA’s stall is a powerful endorsement of our ongoing commitment to ending HIV as a public health threat in Eswatini by 2030.

We are honoured to reaffirm our dedication to an AIDS Free Eswatini. 🙌🏽❤

06/09/2025

Day 9 @ the

Day 9 has been a bustling and productive day for NERCHA at the . The senior management team, made up of the NED Dr. Nondumiso Ncube, DFS Mr. Mphiwa Dlamini, and DRC Dr. Bongani Zakhele Masango, has been diligent in welcoming a diverse range of visitors, engaging them with meaningful conversations about HIV and AIDS. 🎉

06/09/2025

Happy 57th Independence Eswatini 🎊🎊🍾