Health

Mbabane — In a continued effort to improve child health and nutrition in Eswatini, World Vision Eswatini (WVE) has handed over 48,000 tablets of Vitamin A and 24,000 tablets of Albendazole (400mg) to the Ministry of Health. The donation, valued at approximately E55,500, supports the government’s initiatives to combat malnutrition and promote healthy growth among […]

MATSAPHA – In a landmark development for the Kingdom of Eswatini’s healthcare and environmental management sectors, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the Matsapha Town Council, officially broke ground today on the country’s first world-standard medical and pharmaceutical waste treatment plant. The groundbreaking ceremony, held at […]

Chakaza Diagnostics is set to host the second edition of VitalTalks this Friday, May 30, 2025, under the theme “How Physiological Changes Impact Workplace Mental Health.” The much-anticipated event will take place at the MVA Conference Room in Mbabane, running from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This edition of VitalTalks aims to address a critical […]

This morning, health officials and community members across Eswatini gathered to mark World Hand Hygiene Day under the theme “It Must Be Gloves, but It’s Still Hand Hygiene.” The event, hosted by Health Promotion Eswatini, underscored the critical importance of proper hand hygiene in preventing infections and safeguarding public health. Delivering the keynote address, Dr […]

In a significant development for the nation’s health governance, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), held a fruitful meeting today with the Parliament Health Portfolio Committee (Senate) at the UN Building. The session provided an opportunity for the ministry to update senators on several pressing health matters and to […]

MBABANE – Even with considerable resources flowing into the healthcare sector, outcomes continue to lag behind public expectations, according to Health Minister [Name]. Speaking at the launch of the latest Public Finance Review (PFR) yesterday, the minister called for more strategic, data-driven, and accountable use of health budgets to address the persistent gap between investment […]

Mbabane, Eswatini – In a significant meeting held today, the Prime Minister, His Excellency Russell Mmiso Dlamini, joined by his Portfolio Committee in the House of Assembly, met with the NERCHA Council to discuss the country’s HIV and AIDS response. The Prime Minister provided an overview of his office operations, emphasizing the critical role of […]

Mbabane, Eswatini – The Minister of Health, Mduduzi Matsebula, has highlighted the pressing need for a clinic adjacent to the Philani Maswati Charity Organisation’s elderly home in Dvokolwako. During a courtesy visit, Matsebula emphasized that the ministry recognizes the challenges faced by the elderly and is committed to supporting their healthcare needs. The distance to […]

Mbabane, Eswatini – The Minister of Health, Mduduzi Mabuza, has highlighted the pressing need for a clinic adjacent to the Philani Maswati Charity Organisation’s elderly home in Dvokolwako. During a courtesy visit, Mabuza emphasized that the ministry recognizes the challenges faced by the elderly and is committed to supporting their healthcare needs. The distance to […]

The Ministry of Health invites all to join the KaSiko Community Health Day tomorrow, a significant event coinciding with the global celebration of World Health Day held annually on April 7th. This year’s theme, ‘My Health, My Right,’ emphasizes the universal right to healthcare. The event aims to make primary healthcare services accessible to emaSwati, […]

MBABANE – The Ministry of Health has issued a public warning concerning two batches of Benylin Paediatric Syrup, which have been found to be contaminated with high levels of diethylene glycol, a toxic chemical. The affected batches, manufactured by Kenvue (formerly Johnson and Johnson) in May 2021, bear the batch numbers 329304 and 329303 and […]

The Ministry of Health in Eswatini convened a special event in Ezulwini today to commemorate World Health Day 2024. This year, the nation adopted the customised theme, ‘My Health, My Right,’ underscoring the fundamental principle that access to health is a basic human right. The event brought together representatives from Government Ministries, the Health Parliament […]

JOHANNESBURG – Tiger Brands says an independent laboratory has confirmed the presence of the deadly listeria strain at its Polokwane factory. The company already faces two class-action suits over the outbreak, which has killed more than 180 people. The total claim against Tiger Brands stands at around R400-million at present. READ: Fifty cases of listeriosis identified since recall […]

JOHANNESBURG – Rainbow Chicken’s polony has been declared clear of a deadly strain of Listeria. The food-borne disease has killed at least 183 people in South Africa since the beginning of last year. This is the world’s biggest ever outbreak of listeriosis. Department of Health officials earlier this year confirmed traces of listeria bacteria found […]

Tiger Brands said on Monday it expected its meat products unit to record a monthly loss of up to R33-million after it suspended operations at four sites after a listeria outbreak that has killed 180 people in 14 months. Health authorities ordered a recall of polony made by Tiger Brands and RCL Foods two weeks […]

JOHANNESBURG – The Economic Freedom Fighters plan to launch a class court action against companies involved in the spread of the deadly bacteria listeriosis, EFF leader Julius Malema said on Thursday. Malema blamed the government and the National Consumer Commission for the “slow pace” of containing the spread of the bacteria, a strain of which has […]

A listeria monocytogenes culture is seen in a lab at The National Institute for Communicable Diseases in Johannesburg. The institute is dealing with the listeriosis outbreak in South Africa. Image: ALON SKUY The source of the unique strain of listeria that has caused the world’s biggest documented listeriosis outbreak has finally been revealed. Here are seven […]

Rainbow Chicken polony is also a cause of listeriosis. Image: Supplied via Rainbow The foods linked to the world’s largest outbreak of listeria are Enterprise polony‚ smoked Russians and frankfurters‚ all coming from a single factory in Polokwane‚ Limpopo‚ run by Enterprise‚ a part of Tiger Brands. Rainbow Chicken polony is also a cause of listeriosis. […]