AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoParliament Watch: Mbabane East MP Welcome Dlamini has tabled a motion challenging Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini’s leadership style, adding to a growing list of MPs questioning budget, governance and major project decisions. Hospital Staffing Crisis: A parliamentary committee report on Mbabane Government Hospital says critical staff shortages hit nearly every department, with a doctor-to-patient ratio around 1:100 and many vacant posts left unfilled for over 18 months. AI in Health & Learning: MTN Eswatini is pushing digital health via the Siswati-localised Notsa Health App, while UNESWA warns that AI adoption needs staff training and governance to avoid poor decisions and loss of public trust. AI for Trade & Research: Google expands Ask Gemini in Chrome to Eswatini and other African markets; meanwhile, Eswatini researchers report next-gen sequencing uncovering hidden drug resistance in TB. Regional Tech Cooperation: South Africa and Eswatini reaffirm plans to deepen ties in higher education, science, innovation and ICT, including the proposed SADC University of Technology. Public Health Accountability: Countries and partners at the World Health Assembly urged stronger systems to eliminate cervical cancer, with Eswatini among co-sponsors.
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