National Malaria Programme

23/05/2026

An Epic World Malaria Day Celebration 🦟

Maswati lamahle, we are immensely grateful for the incredible support shown during today’s malaria awareness walk from Mayiwane Stadium (near the Inkhundla Centre) all the way to Buhleni town.

Your presence, commitment, and the support of all our stakeholders made this initiative a great success. Together, we demonstrated the power of community action in raising awareness and promoting healthier lives.

As we continue commemorating World Malaria Day this month, let us remain committed to taking preventive measures against malaria and protecting our communities.

Together we can. Together we must.

11/05/2026

prevention malaria Malaria Day Walk

27/04/2026

13/04/2026

Malaria doesn’t knock. It hits.

Today it’s just a headache but tomorrow it could be something much worse. Malaria cases are still being reported every day.We’ve heard the message before, but not everyone is acting on it.

The small signs are where it starts and where we still have the chance to stop it.

If you start experiencing:
• Fever
• Headache
• Vomiting or nausea
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Joint pain

Don’t wait. Go get tested and treated.

Also, a reminder: We do not provide mosquito nets to households, prevention in communities is done through spraying.

02/04/2026

As we approach the Easter holidays, let us not forget that malaria is still a serious health risk. While many of us will be travelling, visiting family, or spending time outdoors, it is important to remain vigilant and protect ourselves and our loved ones.

Malaria does not take a holiday !!!

Let us enjoy Easter responsibly by staying safe and keeping malaria prevention a priority.

Test early. Treat early. Prevent malaria.🤍💙

27/03/2026

We are currently experiencing high cases and we are reminded that we continue taking precautions. These are the peak months for malaria transmission. The risk remains high, and it is important for communities to stay vigilant and take consistent preventive measures.

Last week in Madlangemphisis, we conducted a field visit together with the Global Fund, who came to observe and document how malaria response activities are carried out on the ground. During the visit, we conducted indoor residual spraying, malaria testing, and attended to a patient currently receiving treatment with full consent from the family. The engagement also provided an opportunity for the family to share their experience and ask questions about the services being provided.

In addition, surrounding households were visited and tested to ensure early detection and to protect the wider community from further transmission. This work highlights the importance of acting early, staying informed, and working together as communities. Malaria is preventable and treatable, but only if we remain consistent in our efforts.

Let us continue to protect ourselves and those around us through prevention, early testing, and timely treatment.

18/03/2026

Last week, we had the opportunity to engage with communities alongside the Eswatini National Cancer Control Unit and the TB Program Eswatini creating space for honest conversations about health and prevention.

One question that stood out from the community members was: “If malaria is so dangerous, how can we see it?”

The truth is, malaria is not visible to the naked eye. It is transmitted by female mosquitoes and can only be confirmed through testing in a laboratory using microscope. This is why prevention matters especially for young people who are always on the move.

We can protect ourselves by:
• Closing windows in the early evening
• Delaying opening them in the morning
• Wearing protective clothing when outdoors at night
And also staying informed is a powerful form of protection. Let’s take responsibility for our health and look out for one another.

12/03/2026

Reducing malaria transmission requires strong prevention strategies. One important approach is proactive active case detection, where communities are tested before mosquitoes can transmit it further, locally.

The malaria programme conducted screening among sugarcane cutters in Lubombo in preparation for the upcoming cutting season. Close to 100 workers, both Swazis and Mozambicans, were screened and 6 malaria cases were detected and treated.

Screening workers before they start working reduces malaria transmission within the agricultural sector, protecting both workers and surrounding communities.

We encourage farms, sugarcane associations, and communities across Eswatini to welcome and support screening activities as part of the collective effort to eliminate malaria.

06/03/2026

During our visit to communities in Hhohho Region, we came across sources of water that many families rely on every day. Environments like these can easily become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. That’s why our team conducted malaria focus investigations and testing while also taking time to educate communities on prevention and the importance of sleeping under treated mosquito nets.
We later continued the work in Big Bend, where community members gathered for health education sessions and malaria testing.
Sometimes prevention starts with a simple conversation under a tree and sometimes it starts with a test.
ASIBAMBANENI MASWATI LAMAHLE KUVIKELA MALALEVEVA!!

🦟 Test early. Sleep under a mosquito net. Protect your family.

02/03/2026

As the country celebrates Emaganu festival, we're in the communities making sure that families are protected from malaria. Our culture teaches us to care for one another.
Celebration is sweeter when everyone is healthy. 🤍💙