Public Health
Clinics, environmental health inspections and licensing of food premises.
What the department does
The Public Health Department protects the health of residents through primary health care, inspections and the enforcement of the Public Health Act, 1969.
Services offered
- Council clinics
- Ezulwini Town Clinic and Ward 5 Clinic provide immunisation, family planning and maternal health services.
- Environmental health inspections
- Inspection of premises, nuisance complaints and pest control.
- Food premises licensing
- Health certificates for restaurants, butcheries, food vendors and food factories.
How to apply or request a service
- Collect the application form from the Public Health office or download it from Publications.
- Submit the form with documents; an inspection will be scheduled.
Required documents
- Completed application form
- Trading licence or company registration
- Floor plan of the premises
- Medical certificates for food handlers
Fees
| Item | Fee (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Food premises health certificate (annual) | E 750.00 |
| Street food vendor permit (annual) | E 200.00 |
| Re-inspection | E 250.00 |
Turnaround times
- Health certificate
- 10 working days after inspection
- Nuisance complaint
- Inspection within 5 working days
Contact person
Dr Lindiwe S. Magagula
Director of Public Health
Public Health Building, Hospital Road
Telephone: +268 2404 1140
Email: eztc@realnet.co.sz