NEW NSF (2024 – 2028) LAUNCHED

Thursday, 8 August 2024

Ezulwini - Thursday, August 8th marked a momentous occasion for NERCHA staff, stakeholders, and emaSwati as the organization officially launched its guiding National Strategic Framework, effective 2024-2028. The new NSF was launched by the Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini

The launch of the NSF is a culmination of the hard work of the NERCHA team and stakeholders. Before making his remarks, the Prime Minister honoured former PS in the Ministry of Health Dr. Simon Zwane for the role he has played in the fight against HIV and AIDS. 

In his remarks, the Prime Minister commended the role of NERCHA in leading the multisectoral HIV Response which led to the country being amongst the first few to achieve the UN AIDS Global AIDS target of 95-95-95 in record time. The Prime Minister reiterated government’s commitment in the fight against HIV and AIDS. 

“The battle is not won or over, the battle is raging,” pointed out the Prime Minister. The head of government said while the country celebrates the achievement in Eswatini’s response to HIV and AIDs, it is important to intensify the HIV Prevention response to avert new HIV infections which have remained high among adolescent girls and young women. 

The premier highlighted that new National Multisectoral HIV and AIDS Strategic Framework (NSF) 2024-2028 that was launched identified and prioritized problematic areas and as the country strengthens its HIV prevention response, it need to be cognizant of the emerging global health threat of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and strengthen prevention programs for these as well.