76ᵗʰ Health Ministers Conference
Theme: Enhancing Health Systems for Equity, Resilience, and Sustainability
Venue: Happy Valley Hotel, Ezulwini, Kingdom of Eswatini | 10th - 12th February 2026
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The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), in collaboration with the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini, is pleased to invite delegates to the 76th ECSA Health Ministers’ Conference (HMC). This high-level forum brings together Ministers of Health, senior government officials, partners, and global health leaders from across Africa and beyond to deliberate on strategic actions towards resilient, equitable, and sustainable health systems in line with Agenda 2063, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the UHC 2030 framework
Participants will also include academia, civil society, and private sector representatives, as well as researchers, academicians, and health professionals from both the public and private sectors, and non-governmental organizations actively engaged in health systems strengthening across the region.
Based on sponsorship package selection.
Please note: A $50 discount is offered for registrations completed via online payment.
Logistics information to the kingdom of eswatini
a)
Airport Transfers:
Airport transfers will be arranged for all delegates upon prior confirmation of
their arrival details.
b) Entry Requirements:
i. A valid passport with at least six (6) months validity is required.
ii. Visa requirements vary by nationality. Delegates are advised to check the Eswatini Government website at www.gov.sz for the latest information.
iii. Official invitation letters to support visa applications can be issued upon request.
c) Nearest Airport:
The King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is the nearest airport, located approximately 90 km from Mbabane. Transfers from the airport to hotels or the venue will be organized for delegates who provide their arrival details in advance.
d)
Road Travel Option:
Delegates traveling by road from South Africa may book a shuttle from OR Tambo International
Airport (Johannesburg) to Ezulwini, to a shuttle
service providers listed below:
i. The average cost is E800 (approximately USD 50) one way.
ii. The journey from Johannesburg to the Border Post takes around 4 hours 30 minutes, followed by an additional 20 minutes to reach Ezulwini.
iii. To make a reservation for shuttle, delegates are encouraged to contact the listed below reputable shuttle services:
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Shuttle Services |
Contact |
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SIYESWATINI TRANSMAGNIFIC |
11 Cooper Centre, Mbabane, eSwatini Email: info@goswaziland.co.sz Tel:
+268 2404 9977 |
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MELULA TRAVEL |
75 Mbandzeni House Kal Grant Street Mbabane, Eswatini WhatsApp: +268 7917 7323
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EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL |
Plot 4 Kulunga Street, Sidwashini Industrial Site, Mbabane, Eswatini Cell SD: +268 7822 2261 / 7604 0082 Cell SA: +27 730626703 Email: exclusiveshuttlesd@gmail.com WhatsApp: +268 7822 2261 Facebook: 'Exclusive Shuttle and Tour Operators' Instagram: shuttle_sd Twitter: @shuttle_and |
ECSA-HC and the Host Ministry have arranged preferential rates at the following recommended hotels:
Preferred hotels near the conference venue with special rates for delegates:
i. Royal Villas Eswatini – $180–250/night
ii. Happy Valley Hotel – $110–140/night
iii. Hilton Garden Inn – $140–180/night
iv. Mountain view - $90–110/night
v. Bethel Court - $81/ night
vi. Royal Swazi Spa (Venue) – $150–200/night
vii. Mantenga Lodge – $120–150/night
Delegates are encouraged to book early due to high demand during conference week.
· Weather: Warm (24–30°C) with occasional showers.
· Currency: Lilangeni (SZL) pegged to South African Rand (ZAR).
· Exchange Rate: 1 USD ≈ 18.5 SZL (as of October 2025).
Call for Sponsors & Exhibitors
Organizations are invited to partner with ECSA-HC as official sponsors or exhibitors. Sponsorship Packages include