{"id":86883,"date":"2026-04-18T09:16:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T09:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/late-health-checks-cost-more-warns-health-unit"},"modified":"2026-04-18T11:19:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T11:19:32","slug":"late-health-checks-cost-more-warns-health-unit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/late-health-checks-cost-more-warns-health-unit","title":{"rendered":"LATE HEALTH CHECKS COST MORE, WARNS HEALTH UNIT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span><b>Health authorities have intensified calls for routine medical screening, urging emaSwati to take responsibility for their health through the Know Your Numbers campaign, aimed at improving early detection of disease, reducing treatment costs, and promoting longer and healthier lives during the World Health Day commemoration in Mbabane.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Minister of Health Mduduzi Matsebula said the campaign is a national call to action for preventive care, regular checkups, and treatment adherence. \u201cOn this day, we also reaffirm the \u2018Know Your Numbers\u2019 campaign, encouraging every liSwati to take responsibility for their health through regular medical check-ups, adherence to treatment, and preventive care,\u201d Matsebula said.<\/p>\n<p>He said the initiative reflects a wider recognition of health as a key national investment that supports productivity and economic performance, while acknowledging the contribution of private sector partners through corporate social responsibility programmes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese efforts have not been in vain. They reflect a growing recognition that health is a vital investment in human capital, one that underpins productivity and drives economic performance,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Health Programme Unit (HPU) official Calvin Dlamini warned that late detection continues to drive higher treatment costs and poorer outcomes, stressing that early screening remains essential. \u201cWhen we screen early and diagnose early, the costs are much lower compared to someone diagnosed very late in life,\u201d Dlamini said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that many conditions develop without visible symptoms, making routine screening a critical public health tool rather than an optional exercise. The campaign also places strong focus on mental wellbeing, with officials noting that uncertainty about one\u2019s health status increases stress levels.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat you don\u2019t know usually stresses you. When you know your numbers, you receive support and guidance, and that helps even with mental health,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Government has encouraged annual health checks, with twice-yearly screening recommended where possible, alongside strict adherence to medical advice after diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>Minister of Health Mduduzi Matsebula also highlighted ongoing outreach services in Mbabane, where free cancer screening programmes are being conducted to improve early detection and bring preventive healthcare closer to communities, reinforcing the shift towards routine health monitoring as part of everyday life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Eswatini<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. Health authorities have intensified calls for routine medical screening, urging emaSwati to take responsibility for their health through the Know Your Numbers campaign, aimed at improving early detection of disease, reducing treatment costs, and promoting longer and healthier lives during the World Health Day commemoration in Mbabane. 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