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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>During the World AIDS Day commemoration at Mahlangatsha, Prime Minister Russell Dlamini drew attention to the intricate links between HIV\/AIDS and gender-based violence (GBV), calling for urgent action to address these interconnected challenges.<\/b><\/p>\n

As Eswatini observes both World AIDS Day and the 16 Days of Activism against GBV, Dlamini emphasises the need for holistic solutions to these public health and social issues.<\/p>\n

\u201cSexual and gender-based violence continues to rear its ugly head in Eswatini, exacerbating vulnerabilities to HIV,\u201d Dlamini remarked.<\/p>\n

He explained how GBV fuels the epidemic by limiting individuals\u2019 ability to negotiate safe relationships, access healthcare, and recover from trauma.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must tackle these issues head-on if we are to make meaningful progress in ending AIDS,\u201d he asserted.<\/p>\n

The Prime Minister acknowledged socioeconomic factors as significant drivers of new infections, particularly among young women, adolescent girls, and older men.<\/p>\n

Limited access to comprehensive sexual education, stigma, and poverty create an environment where HIV continues to thrive.<\/p>\n

The Premier flanked by Cabinet Ministers during the commemoration.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese challenges require us to move beyond traditional responses and adopt innovative, multi-sectoral approaches,\u201d Dlamini said.<\/p>\n

He commended the work of NERCHA and other stakeholders for their role in advancing the country\u2019s HIV response.<\/p>\n

However, he stressed the need for a sustainability roadmap to ensure long-term success. \u201cThis roadmap must transition from an emergency response to a sustainable approach, leveraging domestic resources, addressing social determinants, and enhancing human rights protections,\u201d Dlamini said.<\/p>\n

In his remarks, Dlamini also highlighted the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among people living with HIV as a growing concern.<\/p>\n

He noted that lifestyle changes, urbanization, and dietary shifts are compounding health risks and complicating treatment regimens.<\/p>\n

\u201cIntegrated care models are essential to addressing these dual health challenges,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Dlamini called on all sectors of society to play their part in ending the epidemic and safeguarding human rights.<\/p>\n

He urged families, communities, and traditional leaders to prioritize education, dialogue, and support systems that protect vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n

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