Africa-Press – Eswatini. Lamgabhi Inkhundla became the centre of national attention on 21 November 2025 as Honourable Minister Appolo Maphalala delivered a powerful call for renewed action in Eswatini’s fight against HIV.
Speaking during the World AIDS Day commemoration, the Minister emphasized that the path to defeating HIV lies in strengthening communities, embracing new strategies, and ensuring that every Liswati has access to the support and opportunities needed to thrive.
A Message Rooted in Hope, Action, and Transformation
Minister Maphalala highlighted that World AIDS Day is not only a moment to reflect, but a chance to re-energize the country’s efforts. He praised Lamgabhi as a hardworking and economically important community—one that symbolizes resilience and progress for the nation. He noted that while challenges such as youth unemployment, early pregnancies, and economic pressures still exist, these are not signs of defeat but signals of where transformative change must happen.
He emphasised that “bringing change in the fight against AIDS” means going beyond the health sector and ensuring communities are empowered with opportunities, knowledge, and sustainable support. The new focus is on integration, combining HIV prevention, treatment, mental health support, and community development into one cohesive approach.
Government Reaffirms Its Commitment
The Minister assured the Lamgabhi community that government clearly sees the challenges Commitment, and values their contributions to the nation’s economy and social progress. He reaffirmed the commitment of His Majesty’s Government to ensuring that every community has access to services, information, and support, describing citizens as “central to the national response.”
He stressed that HIV cannot be conquered by the health sector alone, but requires families, faith groups, schools, workplaces, youth organisations, and traditional structures to work together. This unified approach will deliver the lasting impact the country seeks.
A Call for Unity as Eswatini Moves Toward World AIDS Day
Ahead of the national commemoration on 1 December, Minister Maphalala urged all citizens to reflect and recommit to protecting families, supporting young people, and pushing back against the challenges that fuel new HIV infections.
He encouraged the nation to act with urgency and unity, saying that through collective effort, Eswatini can bring meaningful change, change that restores hope, strengthens communities, and secures a healthier future for generations to come.
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