Africa-Press – Eswatini. The private sector has been called upon to renew its active participation in the fight against HIV, as health leaders warn that waning vigilance could threaten Eswatini’s hard-won progress in reducing infections. The call was made during a breakfast meeting held on the 15th of October 2025, at Hilton Garden Inn.
The meeting, organised by Eswatini Business Health & Wellness (EBH) for Captains of Industry, provided a platform for the National Emergency Response Council on HIV and AIDS (NERCHA) to engage business leaders on the implementation of the National Multisectoral HIV & AIDS Strategic Framework (2024–2028).
NERCHA National Executive Director, Dr. Nondumiso Ncube, said while Eswatini has made significant strides in combating HIV, the country risks losing momentum if awareness and prevention efforts are not revitalised particularly among the youth.
“We have become complacent because of the gains achieved,” she said. “Many young people have never seen someone suffering from AIDS, so it is upon all of us to play our part in reducing new infections, especially among priority populations.”
The meeting also featured a presentation by Director of HIV Response and Coordination, Dr. Bongani Masango, who outlined Eswatini’s current HIV status, the drivers of the epidemic, and strategic priorities guiding the 2024–2028 HIV Framework. His presentation also explored how the country can sustain its HIV response beyond 2030 through multi sector collaboration.
EBH President and Board Chairman, Mr. Mvuselelo Fakudze, reaffirmed the business community’s commitment to the national response, noting that workplace wellness directly affects family and community stability. “If one breadwinner is affected, you can imagine the ripple effect on families,” he said. “We have fought this battle before and won and even now, we will win it again.”
The meeting underscored the growing recognition that ending HIV requires a whole of society approach, with the private sector playing a vital role in prevention, education, and sustained advocacy.
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