Concerned people living with HIV

21/05/2026

The Consortium of PLHIV in Eswatini, extends its deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and the entire nation following the passing of Mrs Rejoice Nkambule, Deputy Director in the Ministry of Health.
Mrs Nkambule was a compassionate leader, a dedicated health worker, and a true champion for people living with HIV. At a time when stigma, fear, and discrimination were very high, she and others stood with courage and humanity to educate communities, provide counselling, and give hope to countless people living with HIV across Eswatini. Her kindness, support, and commitment touched many lives and restored dignity to those who felt forgotten.
Her journey from frontline health worker to leadership within the Ministry of Health was a reflection of her hard work, passion, and unwavering dedication to improving the lives of emaSwati. She played an important role in strengthening the HIV response and advocating for care, treatment, and support for vulnerable communities. Today, we mourn the loss of a mother, sister, mentor, colleague, and servant of the people. The HIV community has lost a strong pillar whose legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
May her soul rest in eternal peace, and May God comfort her family, loved ones, colleagues, and the entire nation during this difficult time.

04/12/2025

PLHIV Indaba underway at Sibane Hotel, people Living with HIV coming from all corners of eSwatin to craft a way forward. UNAIDS NERCHA CANGO News Setting up the agenda, PLHIV coordination.

02/09/2025

Congratulations Nkhosi

NERCHA National Emergency Response Council on HIV and AIDS, Eswatini CANGO News Community Health Empowerment Forum ICW ESwatini

14/08/2025

Call for Nominations!!!

Dear friends and colleagues,
The NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) is calling for nominations for members of the Civil Society Advisory Group (CSAG) for the 57th PCB Thematic Segment on “Beyond 2025: Long-acting antiretrovirals – potential to close HIV prevention and treatment gaps,” taking place on 18 December 2025.

Long-acting HIV medicines could revolutionize prevention and treatment—but only if they are accessible to everyone who needs them. The CSAG will work with the NGO Delegation to ensure the voices, needs, and rights of affected communities are at the centre of this discussion.

We invite nominations from individuals with experience in HIV advocacy, human rights, community-led responses, access to medicines, or related areas—particularly those from and working with communities most affected by HIV. Membership is voluntary and unpaid.

To nominate yourself or someone else, please email [email protected] with your name, contact details, and a brief summary of relevant experience.

Deadline: 29 August 2025

Help shape the global conversation on equitable access to long-acting HIV prevention and treatment.
International Community of Women Living with HIV ICW Southern AfricaCall for Nominations!!!

Dear friends and colleagues,
The NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) is calling for nominations for members of the Civil Society Advisory Group (CSAG) for the 57th PCB Thematic Segment on “Beyond 2025: Long-acting antiretrovirals – potential to close HIV prevention and treatment gaps,” taking place on 18 December 2025.

Long-acting HIV medicines could revolutionize prevention and treatment—but only if they are accessible to everyone who needs them. The CSAG will work with the NGO Delegation to ensure the voices, needs, and rights of affected communities are at the centre of this discussion.

We invite nominations from individuals with experience in HIV advocacy, human rights, community-led responses, access to medicines, or related areas—particularly those from and working with communities most affected by HIV. Membership is voluntary and unpaid.

To nominate yourself or someone else, please email [email protected] with your name, contact details, and a brief summary of relevant experience.

Deadline: 29 August 2025

Help shape the global conversation on equitable access to long-acting HIV prevention and treatment.
International Community of Women Living with HIV ICW Southern Africa

27/05/2025

04/02/2025

Dear all,
The freeze on PEPFAR and USAID funding is putting women living with HIV at serious risk. Essential healthcare services, treatment programs, and community-led initiatives are being shut down. The future remains uncertain.
We are conducting a rapid survey to document these impacts and push for urgent action. If you are affected, share your experience now.

🔗 Take the survey in your language:

English: https://forms.gle/8EWyQZNhnSq3r4TNA
Français: https://forms.gle/GiiCukKMcY1bDhyZ6
Español: https://forms.gle/9cVnrwzMFgZjJFL89
Русский: https://forms.gle/JZJsaxmoJJ7gBiub9
العربية: https://gqr.sh/h4n8
Your voice matters. Speak your mind even if your voice shakes.

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English
Survey: The Impact of PEPFAR and USAID Funding Freeze on Women Living with HIV
The International Community of Women Living with HIV (ICW) is conducting a rapid survey to document the consequences of this funding freeze on healthcare access, community programs, and essential services for women in all our diversity.

🔗 Take the survey: https://forms.gle/8EWyQZNhnSq3r4TNA

Español
Encuesta: El impacto de la congelación de fondos de PEPFAR y USAID en las mujeres que viven con VIH
La Comunidad Internacional de Mujeres que Viven con el VIH (ICW) está llevando a cabo una encuesta rápida para documentar las consecuencias de esta congelación de fondos en el acceso a la atención médica, los programas comunitarios y los servicios esenciales para mujeres en toda nuestra diversidad.

🔗 Responde la encuesta: https://forms.gle/9cVnrwzMFgZjJFL89

Français
Enquête : L'impact du gel des financements de PEPFAR et USAID sur les femmes vivant avec le VIH
La Communauté Internationale des Femmes Vivant avec le VIH (ICW) mène une enquête rapide pour documenter les conséquences de ce gel des financements sur l'accès aux soins de santé, les programmes communautaires et les services essentiels pour les femmes dans toute notre diversité.

🔗 Répondez à l'enquête : https://forms.gle/GiiCukKMcY1bDhyZ6

Русский
Опрос: Влияние заморозки финансирования PEPFAR и USAID на женщин, живущих с ВИЧ
Международное сообщество женщин, живущих с ВИЧ (ICW), проводит быстрый опрос, чтобы задокументировать последствия этой заморозки финансирования для доступа к медицинским услугам, общественным программам и жизненно важным сервисам для женщин во всем их многообразии.

🔗 Пройти опрос: https://forms.gle/JZJsaxmoJJ7gBiub9

العربية
استبيان: تأثير تجميد تمويل PEPFAR و USAID على النساء المصابات بفيروس نقص المناعة البشرية
تجري المجموعة الدولية للنساء المصابات بفيروس نقص المناعة البشرية (ICW) استطلاعًا سريعًا لتوثيق تأثيرات هذا التجميد في التمويل على الوصول إلى الرعاية الصحية، البرامج المجتمعية، والخدمات الأساسية للنساء بكل تنوعنا.

🔗 شارك في الاستبيان: https://gqr.sh/h4n8

Keren Dunaway (She/her)

Global Programme Officer

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19/12/2024

12 December a team of PLHIV paid a courtesy visit the Minister of Health. The minister pledged his support and we are looking forward to It.

16/12/2024

Today CANGO together with other Civil society organizations and other partners had a reflection on the 16 days of activism against gender based violence including World AIDS Day and Human Rights Day. We crafted a way forward to say we need to plan beyond the 16 days whilst leaving no one behind.
Thank you CANGO News for this platform.

05/12/2024

Today we were pleased to be part of the launch of the Eswatini National Health sector response to HIV, STI & Viral hepatisis Strategic plan 2024- 2028.
Our involvement contributes to making a meaningful impact on coming up with strategies to ending AIDS by 2030.