By Bongiwe Dlamini | 2025-03-19

Healthcare workers in Eswatini who lost their jobs due to the discontinuation of US-funded programs may find a lifeline through government's promise to absorb them into public service.

Minister of Public Service, Mabulala Maseko, acknowledged that the health sector was significantly impacted by the withdrawal of US funding, leaving many skilled professionals without employment. He emphasized that government recognizes the critical roles these workers played and aims to retain their expertise.

"We will not let go of healthcare workers who held critical positions," Maseko stated. "We will work with the Ministry of Health to see how we can absorb them with a smaller budget."

The Minister stressed that while government is committed to re-employing these individuals, the availability of funds will be a key consideration. He assured that specialists would be prioritized, aiming to utilize their skills within the public health system.

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