WHO Eswatini

07/08/2025

The Measles campaign continues in various places across the country. Take your child your vaccination today.

07/08/2025

The Measles Rubella vaccination campaign has been well received by the people of Eswatini who continue to bring their children in numbers for vaccination. The campaign targets children from 9 months to 5 years. Children receive the MR vaccine, polio vaccine, Vitamin A supplementation and Albendazole for deworming.

WHO has provided both technical and financial support towards this campaign which seeks to secure a healthier future generation of Eswatini.
Ministry of Health Eswatini
Ministry of Health, Health Education Unit.

04/08/2025

04/08/2025

04/08/2025

WHO has supported the Measles Rubella vaccination campaign which was launched today at Moti clinic kaKholwane. The campaign starts today till 15 August targeting children 9 months to 5 years.
Children will receive the Measles and Rubella vaccine. polio vaccine, Vitamin A and deworming tablets.

Vaccination teams will visit all chiefdoms across the country.

01/08/2025

Breast milk is the ideal first food for a baby👶. It's safe, clean and contains antibodies which protect against dangerous illnesses.

✅ Start within 1 hour after birth 🤱
✅ Breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months 🤱
✅ Continue alongside healthy family foods until the baby is at least 2 years old 🤱

01/08/2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) Eswatini and Ministry of Health today held a media engagement meeting to sensitise over 20 media practitioners and radio programme producers on the upcoming measles and rubella vaccination campaign. The campaign will start on 4 to 15 August 2025, targeting all children from 9 months -5 years (over 150 000 children). The children will receive the measles rubella vaccine, Polio vaccine, Vitamin A and albendazole.
According to WHO EPI Focal person, Dr Angel Dlamini, the campaign seeks to reach and protect all children, especially those previously missed.
"Our aim is to achieve 95% coverage in all the regions and we urge all parents and caregivers to bring their children during this immunization period, irrespective of their immunization status,". she said.

31/07/2025

Eswatini Ministry of Health today launched the verbal autopsy project, which will run till June 2026.
During the launch of the project in Mbabane today, WHO Representative Dr Susan Tembo stated that "The launch represents a significant milestone in the country's efforts to ensure that every death is counted, and every cause of death is understood. With the support of WHO, Eswatini adopted the Medical Certification of Cause of Death form in alignment with the International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (ICD-11). This standardization allows for consistent reporting and supports evidence-based planning and policymaking".
The WHO Verbal Autopsy Reference Group, known as VARG, continues to guide and improve the global standards for verbal autopsy implementation. The group supports the development and maintenance of the verbal autopsy instruments, advances training methodologies, and promotes quality assurance in data collection and analysis. Eswatini’s engagement with these standards ensures that the data generated through verbal autopsy will be robust, internationally comparable, and policy-relevant.
Through the efforts of the Ministry of Health and with continued support from WHO and partners, Eswatini is building a stronger foundation for mortality surveillance. Early implementation has already shown improvements in data quality and reporting consistency. The continued transition to ICD-11 and use of verbal autopsy will fill critical gaps in community-level mortality data, allowing for a more comprehensive view of population health.

WHO commends the leadership and dedication of the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Home affairs in driving this initiative forward. We also acknowledge the essential contributions of health workers, rural health motivators, statisticians, and all stakeholders involved in making this effort a reality.

31/07/2025

23/07/2025

WHO has supported the development and validation of two critical documents in Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) during emergencies.
The development of these documents: RCCE Multi-Hazard Strategy and the Infodemic Management Strategy is part of the implementation of the recommendations of the Joint External Evaluation (JEE) conducted in the country in September 2024.

"The development of these two strategies represents a key milestone in strengthening Eswatini’s national preparedness and response capacity. These strategies are not just plans on paper; they are a national commitment to safeguard lives, empower communities, and build trust in public health actions" said WHO Representative during the official opening of the validation workshop in Siteki.

14/07/2025

Senele Dlamini a student in St Marks High School made powerful remarks during the launch of the cancer elimination acceleration plan 2024 - 2030

14/07/2025

Inkhosikati LaMatsebula, patron of cancer elimination in the Kingdom of Eswatini today launched the Eswatini National Cervical Cancer Elimination Acceleration Plan 2024–2030 supported by the World Health Organization (WHO). The plan illustrates a roadmap with priority actions needed to be implemented in Eswatini to achieve the 90-70-90 targets to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030.

In 2020, the World Health Assembly adopted the Global Strategy to Eliminate Cervical Cancer as a Public Health Problem, with clear and measurable goals.
When addressing the gathering during the launch in Ezulwini today, WHO Representative Dr Susan Tembo noted that the plan is well aligned with both the Global and Afro regional cervical cancer elimination strategies.

Dr Tembo emphasized that the fight against cervical cancer is one that can be won through collaborative efforts.
In its efforts to fight cervical cancer:
*Eswatini introduced HPV vaccination in 2023, and coverage is at 74.4% of girls 9-20 years.
*Screening services for cervical cancer have been decentralised in 90% of health facilities across all regions of the country, making services more accessible than ever before.
*According to the 2024 STEPS Survey, cervical cancer screening coverage among women aged 30–49 has increased from 21.7% in 2014 to 65.9% today.
The government of Eswatini has also introduced the Radiation and Nuclear Bill which will guide the provision of radiation services in cancer treatment.
Dr Tembo appreciated Inkhosikati La Matsebula for her commitment in the fight against cervical cancer. "Your Royal Highness, we are deeply grateful for your presence. It is a clear demonstration of the Royal Family’s unwavering commitment to the health and wellbeing of all Emaswati. Your consistent leadership – from championing the HIV response, to launching the HPV vaccination campaign -sends a powerful message; that the health and dignity of Emaswati women and girls’ matter. Your presence today amplifies that message. You inspire urgency, and you give hope,"
Dr Tembo commended the Ministry of Health Eswatini for its unwavering dedication and further appreciated all the women and girls who come forward to access services.