Ministry of Health Eswatini

26/09/2025

26/09/2025

25/09/2025

[WATCH]: The SADC Regional Capacity Building Workshop on the Code of Marketing for Breast Milk Substitutes is concluding today. It has been a learning curve as well as an opportunity for Eswatini to showcase expertise in matters of breastfeeding practices. The country teams from Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and Angola have been urged to carry the momentum.
They have been tasked with ensuring that their countries enact enforceable national Code laws to align with other countries that have Code, and to regulate marketing of BMS and child food substitutes in order to attain a rise in breastfeeding rates while avoiding violations to the International Code.
World Vision Eswatini Eswatini National Nutrition Council Unicef Eswatini

25/09/2025

One Health Initiative Workshop Update!

BY: OWETHU MAVUSO (Intern)

Today marks the fourth day of the "Legal Instruments to Establish and Operate NPHIs Workshop" taking place at the Piggs peak Hotel. The atmosphere has been buzzing with energy and collaboration from all participants from different Ministries.

The workshop was officially opened by representatives from Africa CDC, WHO, US CDC, and the Ministry of Health Eswatini setting a positive tone for the week ahead.

The Ministry of Economic Planning and Development, National Population Unit is proud to be part of this important One Health initiative.

Participants were given a thorough introduction, with the One Health Secretariat guiding the discussions on the crucial role of legal preparedness in public .

25/09/2025

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

𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐄

By Mbongeni Ndlela

MBABANE - The Ministry of Health has moved to allay public fears over alleged shortages of the rabies vaccine, assuring the nation that the life-saving drug is in stock and available through official channels.

(📸 Courtesy Pic)

Read full article: https://eswatinipositivenews.online/health-ministry-assures-nation-on-rabies-vaccine/

24/09/2025

[ONGOING]: The Environmental Department, supported by Africa CDC, is having a training in on the Strengthening Public Health Surveillance and Response Points of Entry in Eswatini. The main objectives are to understand the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) and national security, and to apply the principles of Intergrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) for early detection and reporting of public health events at Points of Entry.

The training is being undertaken by 60 participants from various stakeholders within the Ministry and other Government stakeholders that include the Environmental Health Department, Health Management Information System, Epidemiology and Disease Control Unit, Emergency Prepardness and Response, Nurses and other
point of entry agencies that include The Royal Eswatini Police Services, Eswatini Revenue Authority, and Immigration.

Now that there is an electronic surveillance system, the participants are trained on timely and accurate data entry, management and reporting, as well as to understand the importance of multisectoral collaboration during emergencies.

24/09/2025

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.

23/09/2025

DAY-2: The ongoing SADC Capacity Building Training on the International Code of Marketing for breast milk Substitutes (BMS) concluded on a high note. The impactful topics learned today include: The Code's Marketing Prohibitions, including promotion of BMS through health claims on packaging; Regulating Digital Environments; Code violations on the labels of BMS; and Protecting against industry interference and conflicts of interest when enacting national Code laws, among others.

Participants also engaged in group work and identified violations in their countries and gaps that must be covered in their national Code laws. These touched on product labelling, industry influence, and prohibiting/regulating all forms of product marketing strategies. Our team also had a side-meeting with the facilitators who are experts of the Code, who have thrown their weight behind the country, using the meeting to discuss the development plans of the Eswatini national Code, pledging tactical support.

The training is in Swakopmund, Namibia, and the Eswatini delegation includes multi-discipline officers from the Ministry of Health, Eswatini National Nutrition Council, World Vision Eswatini, and Unicef Eswatini.

23/09/2025

23/09/2025

If you feel alone, as if no one notices that you're heavily burdened, take the first to get help. and find someone to talk to before your inner voice wins and you consider taking your own life or harming yourself.
"Let us commit to building a compassionate society, where seeking help is seen as strength not weakness. To anyone listening who may be struggling, just know this: 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗱. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽. Reaching out for support is a courageous step, and we stand ready to walk with you." - Hon. Mduduzi Matsebula (MP), Minister for Health.