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Schools Health

The school health programme was established in 1976. School Health is based in the four regions and housed by the Ministry of Education and Training (REOs). It manned by a multidisciplinary team and the reporting structures are dual in that they report to MoET and MOH. The major beneficiaries of the school health programme are the school children studying in pre-school, primary and secondary education and to some extent their households and the community.

Mission of School Health in Eswatini

  • Deliver primary health care services directly to learners in schools.

  • Promote preventive health practices such as immunization, nutrition, hygiene, and reproductive health education.

  • Reduce absenteeism and drop‑out rates by addressing health issues that interfere with learning.

  • Support vulnerable learners (orphans, children with disabilities, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds) by ensuring access to health services.

  • Strengthen collaboration between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education to integrate health into the education system.

Vision of School Health in Eswatini

  • Healthy learners, successful learners: Every child should be physically, mentally, and socially healthy to achieve their full academic potential.

  • Child‑centered development: Put children first in all policies and practices, in line with Eswatini’s commitment to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

  • Equitable access: Ensure that all learners, regardless of background, have access to health services in schools.

  • Community resilience: Strengthen families and communities by promoting health education through schools.

  • Future‑focused: Build a generation of healthy, educated citizens who can contribute to national development.

School’s Health

In Lubombo, thousands of learners are screened annually through, ensuring early detection of health challenges. In addition, vaccination campaigns have reached learners across the region

450k+

Vaccination & Immunization Support
  • Coordinate with the Ministry of Health to administer vaccines (e.g., measles, HPV, polio).

  • Keep immunization records updated for each learner.

  • Educate parents and learners about the importance of vaccination.

530K+

Health Screening & Monitoring
  • Conduct routine health checks (vision, hearing, growth, nutrition status).

  • Identify chronic conditions such as asthma, epilepsy, or diabetes early.

  • Monitor learners for communicable diseases and refer cases to clinics.

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Eswatini Learning Passport

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