Manzini

Swaziland / Manzini

OVERVIEW

Contraception (Birth Control)

General Note: There are many types of contraceptives, also known as "birth control," including IUDs, oral contraceptives, patches, shots, and condoms, etc. If you would like to view a full list, click here.

Laws & Social Stigmas

In Swaziland, you can purchase condoms and birth control pills at pharmacies without a prescription. However, for other forms of birth control, such as implants, injectables, and IUDs, you may need to directly visit a hospital or clinic to obtain them

What to Get & Where to Get It

• Family Life Association of Eswatini (FLAS): They provide contraceptives, and they are an accredited member of the International Planned Parenthood Foundation. Clinics in Manzini, Nhlangano, and Mbabane (click here to learn more about clinics). Address: Mbhabha Street, Beside Swazi Milling Company. Manzini. Email: [[1]]. Hours: Monday To Satarday : 8am - 6pm, Sunday CLOSED. Phone: +268 2505 3082

Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)

Important Notes: Emergency contraception may prevent pregnancy for three days (72 hours) and sometimes five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Take EC as soon as possible after unprotected sex. If you don't have access to dedicated EC, oral contraceptives can be used as replacement EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages and time schedules to work as EC 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) They may be less effective than dedicated EC. For general information on emergency contraceptives, click here and here.

What to Get & Where to Get It

Note: The longest-lasting EC is currently ellaOne. It lasts up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Check to see if your country carries ellaOne. If your country doesn't carry ellaOne, copper IUDs may also prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex. If none of these options are available, and it's been over 3 days since you had unprotected sex, you can still take EC, which may work up to 5 days. Note that EC pills are not 100% effective and should be taken as soon as possible.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)

Important Notes - Learn about PEP and PrEP: If you think that you've been recently exposed to HIV (i.e. within 72 hours), seek out PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a month-long treatment to prevent HIV infection after exposure, and it may be available in your city. Take PEP as soon as possible. For more information, click here. If you are at risk of HIV exposure, seek out PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a daily oral pill that can prevent HIV infection before exposure. To learn more about PrEP, click here.

What to Get & Where to Get It

Testing Facilities

• Family Life Association of Eswatini (FLAS): They provide STI tests, and they are an accredited member of the International Planned Parenthood Foundation. Clinics in Manzini, Nhlangano, and Mbabane (click here to learn more about clinics). Address: Mbhabha Street, Beside Swazi Milling Company. Manzini. Email: [[2]]. Hours: Monday To Satarday : 8am - 6pm, Sunday CLOSED. Phone: +268 2505 3082

Medications & Vaccines

Menstruation

Note: In addition to pads and tampons, you can also use menstrual cups and menstrual underwear for your period. To learn more about menstrual cups, click here. To learn more about menstrual underwear, click here.

Gynecological Exams

What to Get & Where to Get It

• Family Life Association of Eswatini (FLAS): They are an accredited member of the International Planned Parenthood Foundation. Clinics in Manzini, Nhlangano, and Mbabane (click here to learn more about clinics). Address: Mbhabha Street, Beside Swazi Milling Company. Manzini. Email: [[3]]. Hours: Monday To Satarday : 8am - 6pm, Sunday CLOSED. Phone: +268 2505 3082
• Women and Children's Hospital: Address: Kelly St, Manzini, Eswatini. Phone: +268 2505 5511.

Pregnancy

What to Get & Where to Get It

• Family Life Association of Eswatini (FLAS): They are an accredited member of the International Planned Parenthood Foundation. Clinics in Manzini, Nhlangano, and Mbabane (click here to learn more about clinics). Address: Mbhabha Street, Beside Swazi Milling Company. Manzini. Email: [[4]]. Hours: Monday To Satarday : 8am - 6pm, Sunday CLOSED. Phone: +268 2505 3082

Abortion

Important Note: There are two main types of abortions: medical (also known as the "abortion pill") and surgical (also known as "in-clinic"). For medical abortions, you take a pill to induce abortion. For surgical abortions, a procedure is performed to induce abortion. For general information about medical and surgical abortions, click here.

Laws & Social Stigmas

Abortion is generally illegal in Swaziland. According to Section 15(5) of the eSwatini Constitution, there are some rare instances when abortion is permitted, which is when pregnancy constitutes a serious threat to the health of the mother, if there is serious risk of malformation of the baby, or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. However, there is little evidence of people successfully receiving legal abortion procedures in the country. Swaziland is a religious, traditional country, and abortion is usually a taboo subject.

Despite these hurdles, people still do seek clandestine abortion providers in Swaziland. One doctor at Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital estimated that they see four women per day due to incomplete or botched abortion procedures. The Health Management and Information System of eSwatini will not provide public data on mortality rates due to abortion procedures, according to a 2020 report.

There are now specific laws regarding how to deal with offenders, but cases brought to the High Court usually give offenders five year prison sentences. Cases brought to the Supreme Court typically reduce sentences to three years.

Advocacy & Counseling