Ministry of Health Eswatini

21/01/2026

𝗘𝘀𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟳𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗖𝗦𝗔 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Minister for Health Mduduzi Matsebula has announced that the Kingdom of Eswatini, in partnership with the Eastern, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), will be hosting the upcoming 76th ECSA Health Ministers’ Conference. This conference will be heldThe Health Ministers’ Conference will be held from 3-5 February 2026, under the theme ‘Enhancing Health Systems for Equity, Resilience and Sustainability’, with 250 participants from various African countries expected. It will be preceded by the Youth Summit scheduled for 30-31 January 2026.

Minister Matsebula: "This high-level forum will bring together nine (9) Ministers of Health from ECSA-HC Member States and other Ministers from other countries, alongside high-ranking officials representing regional and international organisations such as WHO-AFRO, Africa CDC, AUDA-NEPAD, the Global Fund, Gates Foundation, and the World Bank."

Minister Matsebula: "We would like to urge emaSwati – members of the public and workers at our points of entry – to give our visitors a true reflection of the country’s hospitality. We are a nation known for its kindness, respect and humility, so we must give them this experience. We must make their Eswatini experience so pleasant that we will contribute to boosting tourism by having the visitors want to return on a personal capacity due to the wonderful treatment they will have received."

19/01/2026

𝗠𝗥𝗔 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗧𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
The Medicines Regulatory Authority (MRU) board has hit the ground running. Barely a week after it was unveiled by Minister for Health Mduduzi Matsebula, its members have begun their orientation. Today they met with technocrats who have been serving in the Medicines Regulatory Unit (MRU) so as to draw lessons from them, understand the technicalities of their functions, note their achievements and appreciate the challenges that have affected their operations over the years. Armed with this critical information, the board will be able to know how to assist the technocrats improve their work now as the MRA.

The primary mandate of the EMRA is to protect public health by ensuring that medical products in the country are safe, effective and of good quality throughout the product lifecycle. This includes preclinical, clinical, production and quality control, marketing and sales, post marketing, through product lifecycle (premarketing and post marketing).

19/01/2026

19/01/2026

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝘀𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱
Minister for Health Mduduzi Matsebula has today unveiled and commissioned the new Eswatini Health and Human Research Review Board (EHHRRB). The 2026-2028 board is chaired by Dr. Sabelo Dlamini. The EHHRRB is charged with safeguarding ethical and scientific research in Eswatini.

The other board members are: Prof. Tengetile Dlamini, Prof. Samuel Mndzebele, Dr. Mduduzi Shongwe, Dr. Vuyo Gama, Dr. Bernhard Kerschberger, Dr. Siphiwe Thwala, Ms. Sibongile Magongo, Dr. Caspian Chouraya, Bongani Dlamini, Sibusiso Nhlabatsi, Hlobisile Nkambule-Bhembe, Rev. Dr. J.V. Mazibuko, Babazile Shongwe.

Minister Matsebula: "You have been entrusted with the critical task of ensuring that all research conducted within our borders upholds the highest ethical standards, safeguards the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of all participants. Importantly, your recruitment and appointment were merit-based, ensuring that the board is composed of individuals of integrity, competence, and independence."

Minister Matsebula: "We recognise that the task before you will not always be easy. Ethical review requires fairness, courage, and sound judgment. It involves striking a careful balance between promoting scientific advancement and protecting human values. The Ministry of Health pledges its full support to the board. We are committed to providing an enabling environment that is adequately resourced, transparent, and guided by strong governance."

Minister Matsebula also shared gifts of appreciation with the members of the outgoing EHHRRB, which he commended for its wonderful work and achievements while in office.

15/01/2026

13/01/2026

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13/01/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱: 𝗛.𝗘. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗼 𝗗𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶

We are honoured to announce that 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗼 𝗗𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶, 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘀𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗶, as Headline Speaker at the 𝟳𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗖𝗦𝗔-𝗛𝗖 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗛𝗠𝗖), taking place in Ezulwini, Kingdom of Eswatini, from 3–5 February 2026.

His Excellency’s presence underscores the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini’s strong commitment to regional cooperation, health systems strengthening, and collective action to address shared public health priorities across East, Central, and Southern Africa.

During the Conference, the Prime Minister will deliver a high-level address, contributing to strategic dialogue on the Conference theme: “𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.”

His remarks will provide national and regional leadership perspectives on advancing inclusive, resilient, and people-centred health systems that leave no one behind.

The participation of His Excellency will further elevate the 76th HMC as a premier regional convening of Ministers of Health, senior policymakers, technical experts, and development partners, reinforcing solidarity, shared accountability, and coordinated regional action toward Universal Health Coverage and health security.

The 𝟳𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗖𝗦𝗔-𝗛𝗖 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 remains a landmark platform where regional leaders converge to shape actionable policies and collective strategies for stronger and more sustainable health systems—today and for generations to come.

👉 𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://events.ecsahc.org

10/01/2026

⏳ 𝟮𝟯 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗼!

𝗘𝘀𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. 🇸🇿

Join us at the 76th ECSA-HC Health Ministers Conference from 3–5 February 2026 for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and shared experiences that go beyond the conference room.

𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘁.

👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: https://events.ecsahc.org

09/01/2026

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮

09/01/2026

𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒!!

The Ministry of Health Eswatini, through the Eswatini National Nutrition Council (ENNC), is aware of and closely monitoring the precautionary recall of a baby milk formula product by Nestlé in South Africa. Since Eswatini imports baby food products from South Africa, parents and caregivers are urged to remain vigilant and check baby formula products in their homes.

According to information released by Nestlé, the recall was initiated as a precautionary measure following the detection of a quality issue with an ingredient supplied by a third-party supplier. No illnesses have been confirmed to date, and the recall is being conducted in cooperation with relevant authorities

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐥é 𝐍𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐇𝐀 (𝟎–𝟏𝟐 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬), 𝟖𝟎𝟎𝐠,
Batch number: 51660742F3
Best before: 15 December 2026

Parents and caregivers with this product are advised to stop using it immediately and seek guidance from a healthcare professional or visit their nearest health facility.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐍𝐍𝐂 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐢. 𝐀 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝.

Breastmilk remains the safest and best food for babies, especially during the first 6 months of life, unless otherwise advised by a health professional.

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐄𝐍𝐍𝐂 𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲.