Eswatini is facing one of the most severe mental health crises in the world.This audio breaks down the country’s Q3 public health priorities, from suicide prevention to health data modernization.The stakes — and the reforms — are significant.This static video with audio covers Eswatini’s Q3 public health priorities, based on the latest country bulletin from the World Health Organization country office.The briefing highlights a major public health pivot — addressing urgent mental health risks, accelerating cancer prevention, and modernizing national health security and data systems.In this episode, we unpack three key developments:1️⃣ A National Mental Health EmergencyEswatini faces the second-highest suicide rate in the WHO African region — and the highest male suicide rate globally.In response, the country has committed to reducing suicide rates by one-third by 2030, with prevention now a national priority.2️⃣ Strong Progress on Cervical Cancer EliminationEswatini has launched a national plan aligned with the 90–70–90 global targets by 2030:90% HPV vaccination coverage70% cervical cancer screening90% access to treatmentCurrent progress is already notable, with HPV vaccination at 74% and screening coverage near 66%.3️⃣ Health Security & Data System ModernizationThe country is overhauling its health intelligence infrastructure through:Event-based surveillance, enabling real-time detection of health threats from diverse sourcesA new verbal autopsy program, improving cause-of-death reporting outside health facilities using ICD-11 standardsTogether, these reforms are strengthening Eswatini’s capacity to detect risks early, close data gaps, and build a more resilient public health system.▶️ Listen to the full audio to understand how Eswatini is confronting urgent health challenges while laying the groundwork for long-term system resilience.