Africa-Press – Eswatini. The Kingdom of Eswatini this week plays host to the One Health Workshop on Legal Instruments to Establish and Operate National Public Health Institutions (NPHIs), a gathering aimed at strengthening the country’s capacity to respond to emerging health threats.
The workshop, which began on 22 September at Pigg’s Peak Hotel, entered its fourth day today with participants continuing to collaborate actively on shaping a robust legal and institutional framework for public health.
Representatives from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States CDC, and the Ministry of Health Eswatini officially opened the workshop, setting a constructive tone for the week-long deliberations.
The sessions have been guided by the One Health Secretariat, which has been leading discussions on the crucial role of legal preparedness in building resilient national public health institutions. The emphasis has been on how well-crafted legal instruments can enhance coordination, accountability and response during public health emergencies.
The Ministry of Economic Planning and Development, through its National Population Unit, expressed pride in being part of this important initiative, highlighting its relevance in advancing Eswatini’s health security and development agenda.
According to participants, the workshop has provided a rare platform for multi-sectoral collaboration, bringing together voices from various ministries and sectors. The atmosphere has been described as energetic and focused, with participants keen to ensure that the outcomes contribute to stronger, integrated and sustainable health systems.
By the end of the week, organisers hope to develop clear recommendations on the legislative frameworks needed to establish and operationalise effective NPHIs—an outcome that could significantly bolster Eswatini’s capacity to safeguard public health in line with the global One Health approach.
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