TMU’s Long-term Commitment to Medical Education in the Kingdom of Eswatini

These efforts have laid a strong foundation for Eswatini’s sustainable healthcare development, embodying TMU’s belief in “Health for All, Taiwan Can Help.”

Chun-Ming Shih, Superintendent of TMU Hospital, stated that the Taiwan-Eswatini medical cooperation, with the support and guidance of the government and the Taiwanese Embassy in Eswatini, includes initiatives such as deploying permanent medical teams and providing emergency assistance during the pandemic. Among these efforts, assisting Eswatini in establishing its “National Medical Licensing Examination System” has been a key milestone, enabling the country to independently train and certify qualified medical professionals.

Since 2019, TMU has further expanded its initiatives, hosting over 400 medical seminars and 62 workshops focused on clinical techniques, public health, and medical education. These sessions equip local healthcare professionals with essential skills and advanced knowledge, particularly in disease prevention and communicable disease control.

Eswatini’s Minister of Health, Hon. Mduduzi Matsebula, praised the collaboration for establishing standardized medical internship tasks that align with international requirements and are widely recognized across Africa. Local physician Dr. Michael Hlatshwayo, trained under TMU’s program, expressed gratitude for the advanced medical knowledge imparted by Taiwanese physicians, which enabled him to pass his licensing exam successfully.

Ambassador Hung-Sheng Liang, Taiwan’s representative to the Kingdom of Eswatini, highlighted that TMU’s dedication not only strengthens Eswatini’s medical capacity but also highlights Taiwan’s leadership in global health education and commitment to humanitarian care. This partnership fostering enduring friendship and sustainable healthcare development between the two nations.