AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHIV & Prevention: Eswatini is being praised internationally for strengthening its health system and scaling up the fight against HIV, TB and malaria, including early rollout of lenacapavir (LEN), with the Global Fund calling the kingdom a model for other countries. Wellness in Action: Lidwala Insurance’s 24-kilometre Wellness Walk drew a record 17,000+ participants nationwide, with organisers framing it as a push for healthier living. Public Health & Water Security: With El Niño risks looming, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy says it’s accelerating water infrastructure plans, including raising Hawane Dam height, to protect potable water for schools and hospitals. Health System & Access: A report says 17 US deportees held in Eswatini are in good health and living under acceptable conditions, after a lawyer gained access following legal battles. Community Health & Safety: Two men were arrested in Soweto after human organs were allegedly found in buckets at a property, following discovery of a hijacked National Department of Health vehicle. Health-Related Education: Ten University of Eswatini students received fully paid internships through EswatiniMobile/Inyatsi Group, aiming to build job-ready skills for the country’s future workforce. Regional Health Risk (Food): EU citrus checks show a 66% jump in pest and disease interceptions, with Eswatini linked to Phyllosticta detections—raising concerns for regional plant health. Health & Society: A new piece highlights Eswatini’s suicide crisis and calls for urgent, empathetic action beyond government declarations.
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