{"id":6774,"date":"2026-01-20T13:07:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T11:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swazidailynews.com\/?p=6774"},"modified":"2026-01-20T13:07:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T11:07:10","slug":"eswatini-reinforces-status-as-regional-research-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genesisekucalenimedia.com\/edn\/6774\/eswatini-daily-news\/eswatini-reinforces-status-as-regional-research-leader\/","title":{"rendered":"Eswatini reinforces status as Regional Research leader"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Delisa Magagula<\/p>\n<p>The Government of Eswatini has reaffirmed its position as one of Africa\u2019s leading countries in health and human research governance with the official launch of the 2026\u20132028 Eswatini Health and Human Research Review Board.<\/p>\n<p>Commissioning the new Board, the Minister for Health Mduduzi Matsebula said Eswatini has made steady progress in building a credible, ethical and evidence-driven research environment, placing the country among regional leaders in research oversight.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister noted that health is one of the most research-active sectors in Eswatini, with more than 100 research ethics applications processed annually.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Ministry of Health relies heavily on scientific evidence to guide planning, programming, service delivery, monitoring and evaluation, adding that ethical oversight remains central to sustaining the country\u2019s research credibility,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that Eswatini continues to encourage research that is scientifically robust while safeguarding the dignity, safety and rights of all research participants.<\/p>\n<p>The launch of the new Board aligns with international and regional bioethics frameworks, including UNESCO\u2019s 2005 call for independent and multidisciplinary ethics committees, as well as the World Health Organization\u2019s Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, which require independent ethical review of all research protocols.<\/p>\n<p>Independence of the Board was highlighted as a critical principle to ensure decisions are free from influence by researchers, sponsors or other vested interests, thereby maintaining transparency, objectivity and public trust.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6780\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6780\" style=\"width: 1335px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6780\" src=\"https:\/\/genesisekucalenimedia.com\/edn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PAGE-4-5-The-Minister-for-Health-Mduduzi-Matsebula-and-REV-JV-Mazibuko-had-a-light-moment-during-the-event-atfer-seeing-their-macthing-suits-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1335\" height=\"890\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6780\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Minister for Health Mduduzi Matsebula and REV JV Mazibuko had a light moment during the event, atfer seeing their macthing suits.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>During the ceremony, Head of the Secretariat Babazile Shongwe presented an overview of achievements by the outgoing 2023\u20132025 Board.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister commended the former members for strengthening Eswatini\u2019s research ethics governance and positioning the country among African nations with credible and responsible oversight systems.<\/p>\n<p>Their contribution to creating an enabling research environment, including proposed legislative amendments, was also acknowledged.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry further noted the importance of rotating membership to balance experience with innovation, ensuring continuity while allowing fresh perspectives to guide the Board\u2019s work.<\/p>\n<p>Chairperson of the newly appointed Board, Dr Sabelo Dlamini, said the Board is committed to sustaining and advancing Eswatini\u2019s leadership in ethical research governance.<br \/><br \/>\u201cEswatini has earned its reputation as a country that takes research ethics seriously. Our responsibility is to protect that standing, strengthen it, and propel our research environment forward in a way that serves both science and society,\u201d said Dlamini.<\/p>\n<p>He said the Board will uphold the highest standards of integrity, fairness and accountability while supporting quality research that contributes to national development.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry pledged full support to the Board through adequate resourcing, transparency and strong governance systems, noting that every decision taken contributes to public trust in science.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister officially commissioned the 2026\u20132028 Board and called on researchers and the public to support its mandate as Eswatini continues to strengthen its position as a leader in ethical health research.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The appointed members are:<\/strong><br \/>Dr. Sabelo Dlamini \u2013 Chairperson<br \/>Prof. Tengetile Dlamini \u2013 Member<br \/>Dr. Mduduzi Shongwe \u2013 Member<br \/>Dr. Vuyo Gama \u2013 Member<br \/>Dr. Bernhard Kerschberger \u2013 Member<br \/>Dr. Siphiwe Thwala \u2013 Member<br \/>Sibongile Magongo \u2013 Member<br \/>Bongani Dlamini \u2013 Member<br \/>Dr. Caspian Chouraya \u2013 Member<br \/>Sibusiso Nhlabatsi \u2013 Member<br \/>Prof. Samuel Mndzebele \u2013 Member<br \/>Hlobisile Nkambule-Bhembe \u2013 Member<br \/>Rev. 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