Mbabane - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there any particular health concerns? What is the quality of available medical care? What medical conditions typically require medical evacuation?
We currently have two full-time nurses in the Embassy health unit. Outside the Embassy, in general, for typical/noncomplicated issues or standard health care needs, the two main approved clinics Embassy staff use are competent, affordable, and quick. That said, for more specialized care, staff generally find higher quality options in larger cities in South Africa (a 2-4 hr drive depending on your needs). - Aug 2023
No trauma services in the country. Also, I have never seen a dentist here, and with the high prevalence of HIV, it's just a risk I don't need to take. Mbabane clinic is fine for ear infections, etc. - Oct 2019
The healthcare in Swaziland is pretty mediocre. There are some good doctors at the clinics, but it really depends on who you see. The healthcare in South Africa is top notch, though. - Mar 2015
We have a good GP that we see, and I think the other doctors at the private clinic are probably good. You will be medevac'd to South Africa for anything serious, where the medical care is top notch. We had our baby in Pretoria and were extremely happy with the care we received. - Feb 2011
The medical care here is very poor and the hospitals here are collapsing under the weight of HIV/AIDS. High quality medical care is just across the border in South Africa, though. - Mar 2008
