Swaziland Factory Workers Overcome by Fumes

Over a thousand poverty-stricken workers affected by poisonous fumes at a textile factory have been denied treatment as they cannot afford to pay.

  • Eswatini:   Poison Victims Denied Treatment

    Swazi Media, 8 September 2014

    Hospitals in Swaziland refused to treat poverty-stricken workers affected by poisonous fumes at a textile factory because they could not afford to pay. Read more »

  • Eswatini:   'Poison Fumes Strike 500 Workers'

    Swazi Media, 6 September 2014

    About 500 workers at a textile factory in Swaziland needed medical treatment after inhaling poisonous chemicals, according to the kingdom's trade union federation. Read more »

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