AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHantavirus Response: WHO says it is already supporting Eswatini’s Ministry of Health on preparedness and response after the first cases were identified May 2 aboard the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondiu, with reports of deaths and quarantined passengers prompting an international mobilisation. Education Disruption: Eswatini Medical Christian University (EMCU) has suspended face-to-face lessons while it addresses student protests tied to leadership and a Radiology lecturer complaint, with interviews for a vacant dean of student affairs planned this week. Livestock Health Push: Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen announced arrival of an additional 2 million FMD vaccine doses, part of a broader regional push that includes Eswatini’s participation in a cattle vaccination demonstration. Youth & HIV Pressure: A State of the Youth Report 2025 flags alcohol abuse, inconsistent HIV treatment adherence, mental health strain, and teenage pregnancy as key threats to progress on HIV targets. Transport Costs: Commuters face fare increases on several routes as bus and taxi prices are aligned with the 2022 maximum fare regulations.
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