(CPROA) holds an anti-drug use campaign,with Haseoehlana Nazareth’s youth
The Crime Prevention Rehabilitation of Ex-offenders Association will tomorrow, participate in a public gathering with residents of Haseoehla Nazareth, focusing particularly on youth involved in drug use, to encourage them to engage in crime prevention initiatives. The Association’s spokesperson Mr. Khoanyane Thinyane revealed that, the area chief Mr. Mallane Mahloane, approached their organization to facilitate […]
Maseru Hosts Cervical Cancer Elimination Strategy Workshop: Organizations Unite to Eradicate Disease.
Various organizations have held a workshop in Maseru, to strategise on eliminating cervical cancer, as a public health problem. According to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation-EGPAF, cervical cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women in Lesotho, with an estimated 541 new cases diagnosed annually and 362 deaths recorded each year. This high mortality […]
Lesotho’s Millennium Challenge Account Projects Stymied: US Aid Review Forces Health and Horticulture Compact Contracts to Stop Dead in Their Tracks
The Millennium Challenge Account Lesotho has notified its contractors, to stop work on all contracts entered into; in connection with the Lesotho Health and Horticulture compact. According to MCA- Lesotho, this is in response to communication it received, in relation to the review of all United States’ foreign aid. It said, effective from the 1st […]
Lesotho’s Ministry of Health Gathers Donors to Ensure HIV/AIDS Eradication Programs Align
The Ministry of Health with support from development partners yesterday held a meeting to ensure alignment between its HIV/AIDS eradication programs and two ongoing donor-funded initiatives. The two projects: Sustaining Epidemic Control through Unified Prevention (SECURE) and the Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Project-are funded by U.N AIDS and the Millennium Challenge Account Compact II, with […]
SWAALES struggles to feed its beneficiaries.
The Chairperson of the Society for Women and AIDS in Africa Lesotho (SWAALES), has voiced her concerns over obstacles the organization encounters in securing enough food to sustain the registered beneficiaries. Mrs. ‘Mamohatla Ramapepe underscored the difficulty of feeding the 50 registered beneficiaries, attributing it to the Society’s inability to produce enough vegetables, owing to […]
Lesotho Launches Cervical Cancer Self-Test Initiative: Ministry of Health Empowers Women with Early Detection Tools.
The Ministry of Health has launched a self-test initiative aimed at increasing early detection of cervical cancer This cervical cancer self-test is set to empower women to screen themselves in the comfort and privacy of their homes, and the kit will enable collection of samples from the cervix to be sent for further tests This […]
143 Dead as Mysterious Disease Ravages Southwestern Province.
An unknown disease has killed at least 143 people in Democratic Republic of Congo’s southwestern province The country’s deputy governor of Kwango province and the provincial Minister of health said infected people had flu-like symptoms, including high fever and severe headaches A medical team has been sent to the Panzi health zone to collect samples […]
WASCO and Disaster Management Plead for Prudent Water Use in Mafeteng.
The Mafeteng Disaster Management Team, in collaboration with Water and Sewerage Company WASCO have urged the members of the community to use water cautiously. This following shortage of water supply due to the effects of climate change The District Disaster Manager Ms. ‘Mamonyaku Koloti said, they are working together with WASCO to ensure that the […]
Stakeholders Collaborate on Sustainability Plan for HIV and TB Response in Lesotho
Different stakeholders held a consensus meeting today for the sustainability roadmap for HIV and TB response in Lesotho. This meeting is part of curbing the high rate of TB in the country. In her opening remarks, National AIDS Commission’s Chief Executive Ms. Lebohang Mothae said, this event is a platform to reflect on the accomplishments of […]
Men’s Mental Health Needs Collaborative Effort to Overcome Life Challenges
Pastor Peter Matela, a spiritual counsellor, has called on men to take responsibility as protectors of children and women within their families. Speaking in an interview with this station on International Men’s Day, celebrated worldwide on November 19th, Reverend Matela emphasized the importance of men’s role in family dynamics. He highlighted that, pastoral counselling for […]
