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Eswatini

Programs

The winning team pose with their trophy following a COVID-19 vaccination-themed youth soccer tournament held in the Lubombo region. Photo by Nhlabatsi, PSI Eswatini for EpiC.

COVID-19

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Period of performance: May 2020 – December 2026

Achievements

Installed medical oxygen infrastructure — with a total production capacity of 180 cubic meters per hour — in two high volume government hospitals, allowing continuous access to oxygen for 694 patient beds.

Developed and rolled out a training curriculum on operating and maintaining oxygen systems (including oxygen-producing PSA plants and liquid oxygen tanks), developing technical system specifications, and delivering oxygen therapy. The training built the capacity of 22 biomedical engineers from 18 facilities on these topics.

Conducted 259 media activities in high-traffic areas (e.g., bus stops, shopping complexes, and stadiums) with low vaccination rates to increase demand for COVID-19 vaccination and promote vaccine uptake.

Reached 912,747 youth aged 18-35 with COVID-19 vaccine promotion and demand generation messages via social media platforms.

Produced six radio advertisements promoting COVID-19 vaccination across three local radio stations, reaching 589,449 listeners.


Featured resources

Upping the uptake and continuation of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) during COVID-19: How LINKAGES Eswatini changed its PrEP strategies for key populationsView

Technical areas

Clinical care

Oxygen ecosystem strengthening

COVID-19 vaccination

Supporting the health workforce

Partners

Clinton Health Access Initiative

PSI