Delivering Medicine to Save Lives in Eswatini

Local health organizations in Eswatini, located in southern Africa, struggled to procure enough essential medication to treat the large population. But, through a local partner and with your support, Americares can provide the treatments and medicines that improve health and save lives.

Thanks to our supporters, our partner has been able to expand its reach—from serving 300,000 people to 1.2 million. These important services now cover the majority of Eswatini’s population. Health worker Sanele Simelane prepares a dose of tranexamic acid, which Americares provided to a local partner in Eswatini.

Dr. Elton Chakayuka gives one example of how you’re making a real impact in his maternal health practice:

“Americares donated tranexamic acid to a hospital in Eswatini, part of a large donation of many medicines to many facilities in the country. Tranexamic acid came at just the right time as we were scaling up our maternity and c-section services. This drug is literally a lifesaver for cases of excessive bleeding—particularly for post-partum hemorrhage and also for cervical cancer patients.”

Dr. Chakayuka also shared, “Thank you so much for making sure that we maintain stock of such critical pharmaceuticals!”