Medical
Fuel shortages leave 812 pregnancy emergencies
MBABANE – For a pregnant woman, an emergency can be a matter of life and death, but imagine calling an ambulance and then,...
Drugs worth E237m available
MBABANE – In 2023, His Majesty King Mswati III expressed concern that the country was reportedly faced with persistent drug shortages, despite billions...
Expired tenders used to procure E9m drugs
MBABANE – The Auditor General (AG), Timothy Matsebula, has uncovered serious procurement irregularities at the Ministry of Health, including the use of expired...
8 new SRH strategies to be rolled out nationwide
MBABANE - The Ministry of Health has launched eight new Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) strategic documents for nationwide implementation, strengthening service delivery...
Study on pads sparks outrage, health fears
MBABANE – A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of the Free State (UFS) in South Africa has sparked widespread outrage...
CMS rolls out drug deliveries following King’s directive
MBABANE – The Central Medical Stores (CMS) has moved swiftly to distribute medicines to public health facilities across the country, beginning with the...
Swazipharm welcomes King’s drug shortages directive
MBABANE – Kareem Ashraff, owner of Swazipharm, has welcomed His Majesty King Mswati III’s directives on the health sector.Speaking during the State Opening...
Health Minister Matsebula appointed Chairman of 76th ECSA-HC Conference
MBABANE – Health Minister Mduduzi Matsebula has been appointed Chairman of the 76th East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) Conference of...
Taiwan expands specialist care in Eswatini
MBABANE - Taiwan’s long-standing commitment to Eswatini’s healthcare system has taken a new step forward as the Taiwan Medical Mission relocates to Manzini...
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Mountain homes face demolition
MBABANE – EmaSwati who were allocated land on hills and mountainous areas could soon see their homes demolished as the Land Management Board...
Bhunu Mall incident: Project manager not qualified engineer
MANZINI – The ongoing construction of the Bhunu Mall has brought to the fore critical questions surrounding statutory compliance. At the centre of...
Public transport fares could increase by 25%
LOBAMBA – Public transport fares could increase by up to 25 per cent under a proposed adjustment by the Ministry of Public Works...
‘MaMkhize’ brings back black, white kit
(At Prince of Wales Sports Ground) MBABANE – It was indeed a homecoming party. This came after Mbabane Highlanders President Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize...
Home Affairs Corruption: Cleaners fired for selling marriage certificates
MBABANE – Two Ministry of Home Affairs cleaners have been dismissed from the public service after admitting to soliciting money from the public....
