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MPs reject drugs procurement proposal

LOBAMBA – The proposal to have NERCHA and the  NDMA assist the Ministry of Health in the procurement of drugs in the country...

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Drugs shortage fuels surge in illegal pharmacies

MBABANE – A deepening shortage of essential medicines in Eswatini’s public hospitals is fuelling a surge in medicine prices and the rise of...

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Minister: New entity won’t make drugs expensive

MBABANE - The proposed transformation of the Central Medical Stores (CMS) into a semi-autonomous entity will not in any way make medical drugs...

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Health minister outlines 10 challenges undermining health system

MBABANE – Minister for Health Mduduzi Matsebula, has outlined 10 challenges currently undermining Eswatini’s health system. Most of these, he explains, stem from...

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Don’t shut down hospitals – Health

MBABANE – The Ministry of Health has issued a stern warning to health professionals against shutting down operations in public health facilities, labelling...

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NERCHA welcomes HIV prevention drug

MBABANE - NERCHA is backing the newly approved long-acting injectable PrEP, Lenacapavir.The organisation hails it as a significant leap in HIV prevention, despite...

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Minister’s surprise visit uncovers loaded drug supplies

The widely reported shortage of drugs and medical supplies at the Mbabane Government Hospital took a new turn yesterday when Minister for Health...

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Minister’s surprise visit uncovers loaded drug supplies

Downscale operations regardless – SWADNUMBABANE – The Swaziland Democratic Nurses Union (SWADNU) maintains that the presence of drugs found by Health Minister Mduduzi...

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EswatiniBank owns medical aid company

MBABANE – EswatiniBank and the Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF) are co-owners of Oracle Health Eswatini, a prominent player in the country’s medical...

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New bus fares to take effect next week

MANZINI – Commuters will start paying higher bus fares next week after transport operators begin displaying notices announcing the revised tariffs. The new...

Illegal foreign-owned businesses given 1 year to close

LOBAMBA – Foreign-owned businesses found operating in violation of the country’s laws and regulations have been given 12 months to regularise their operations...

Another cup final for MaMkhize’s Eswatini team

(At Somhlolo National Stadium) Highlanders AM.....(0)0 Ubombo Sugar........(0)0  Highlanders won 5-3 on penalties) MBABANE - Mbabane Highlanders AM reached the PLE Charity Cup...

FNB offers more incentives to attract new customers

MBABANE - FNB Eswatini has introduced a campaign offering qualifying customers repayment holidays, cash-back incentives and additional family protection benefits. This comes as...

King extends army Commander Fakudze’s service

MBABANE – His Majesty King Mswati III has extended the service of Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force (UEDF) Commander General Moses Mashikilisane Fakudze, allowing...