FOOD NEEDED FOR TB TREATMENT-HEALTH MINISTER
The need to include food as part of treatments for people treated with Tuberculosis (TB) has been described as one of the issues that must be implemented. This was said by the Minister of Health, Mr. Selibe Mochoboroane at the opening ceremony of the 15th Network of African Parliamentary Committees of Health (NEAPACOH) two-day meeting […]
AFRICAN PARLIAMENTARIANS AIM TO END TUBERCULOSIS
The African Parliamentarians are attending a Pre-Network of African Parliamentary Committees of Health (NEAPACOH) 2024 meeting in Maseru to discuss ways to end tuberculosis by 2030. The meeting whose theme is ‘Leaving no-one behind: transforming gendered pathways to health for tuberculosis’ is an annual event, where Parliamentarians discuss issues of health affecting the continent. This […]
SHORTAGE OF OXYGEN CONTRIBUTED TO BASOTHO DEATHS- PRIME MINISTER
Long-term shortage of oxygen in the country has led to several Basotho deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic, as a result, the government of Lesotho took to task to respond to the need as more variants posed a threat to life. In its response, the government constructed a Southern Regional Liquid Oxygen Hub and Cylinder Filling. […]
NEW HEALTH POST BRINGS HOPE TO VILLAGERS
The Minister of Health, Mr. Selibe Mochoboroane officially handed over a new health post to Pholo-Namane residents on Thursday. Mr. Mochoboroane revealed that over 200,000 has been invested in building this health post, which will serve 5,000 people. He emphasised the Ministry of Health’s commitment to ensuring accessible healthcare services for the community of Pholo Namane and neighbouring villages. […]
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS IS IMPORTANT-HEALTH MINISTER
The Minister of Health, Mr. Selibe Mochoboroane has emphasized the importance of mental health awareness and the need for a supportive community. Mr. Mochoboroane was speaking during the commemoration of World Mental Health Month held at Mohlomi Hospital in Maseru on Friday. He expressed gratitude for the contributions from various organisations including the World Health […]
HEALTH MINISTER OFFICIATES RESOURCE MAPPING EXERCISE
The Minister of Health, Mr. Selibe Mochoboroane on Monday officiated the Resource Mapping Exercise training at Hlotse in Leribe. Addressing the participants from different ministries and World Health Organization (WHO) representatives, the Minister said the Resource Mapping Exercise is intended to identify different stakeholders in the delivery of health services with a focus on national […]
LeBoHA FACILITIES OPENED
The government of Lesotho in partnership with the American Embassy has officially launched facilities for the Postgraduate School of Family Medicine. The ceremony was held in Hlotse, Leribe districts on Friday. When launching the school, the Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Nthomeng Majara said this centre indicates the improved Primary Health Care in the country, adding […]
INVESTING IN GOOD HEALTH IS KEY TO BUILDING RESILIENT NATION – PM
The Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane says it is important to invest in good health as that builds a resilient nation. This, he said during the launch of the Immunisation Programme held in Maseru on Thursday. In his keynote address, the Prime Minister said it is important to champion the value of a strong […]
HEALTH LAUNCHES INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY
The Ministry of Health launched integrated service delivery in Berea to combat the spread of Tuberculosis (TB) at the event held in Teyateyaneng on Monday. The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Mrs. Maneo Moliehi Ntene said it has been found out that the TB rate is high in Berea hence the ministry decided […]
LESOTHO COMMEMORATES INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY
The Minister of Health Mr. Selibe Mochobrane commended all nurses for the crucial work they do for patients. This he said during the commemoration of International Nurses Day in remembrance of the Founder of Modern Nursing, Florence Nightingale under the theme ”Our Nurses, Our Future”, the event was held in Queen Mamohato Memorial Hospital (QMMH) […]
