NEW HIV/AIDS INFECTION HIGH IN YOUTH
The Chief Executive Officer of the National AIDS Commission (NAC), Ms. Lebohang Mothae says the new HIV and AIDS infection rate is high amongst young people between 15-34 years of age. She said this at the HIV/AIDS strategy dialogue meeting held in Maseru on Tuesday. Ms. Mothae said the objectives of the meeting are to […]
THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH(MOH) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ITS STAKERHOLDERS HELD A ONE DAY DONOR COORDINATION SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING IN MASERU
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BEREA COMMEMORATES CANCER MONTH
In commemoration of Cancer Month, the Berea District Health Management Team (DHMT) provided free health services at the event in Teyateyaneng on Monday. The District Medical Officer, Mr. Liketso Mochochoko said this campaign is part of the cancer awareness month. He said they selected the Berea District to raise awareness of non-communicable diseases like cervical […]
INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LAUNCHED
The Minister of Health, Mr. Selibe Mochoboroane launched the Integrated Health Services Program at St. Peter Claver clinic, Rothe. Mr. Mochoboroane said the aim of the Integrated Health Services programme is to prevent illnesses other than curing, adding that an integrated way of providing health services is crucial as some diseases can be detected at an early […]
HER MAJESTY PRESENTS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO HOSPITALS
Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso presented CHAL hospitals and LANFOD with medical and disability equipment at the event held at Royal Palace in Maseru on Thursday. The medical equipment was given by Queen’s National Trust Fund with the aim to address some of the healthcare challenges of the person living with disabilities. She thanked […]
GOVERNMENT HONORS AGREEMENT
The government of Lesotho through the Ministry of Health has vowed to honour its agreement with the Christian Health Association (CHAL) of paying the due subventions to the facilities every year. The Minister of Health, Mr. Selibe Mochoboroane said that the meeting between the parties was fruitful. This comes after CHAL had voiced out its […]
LESOTHO COMMEMORATES WORLD AIDS DAY
Lesotho joined the World in commemoration of World Aids Day at the event held at Manthabiseng Convention Centre on Thursday. This year’s theme is Let’s Equalize. HIV And Aids Services for All. Leave No One Behind. Speaking at the event, His Majesty King Letsie III expressed gratitude to the Health Partners for their unwavering support, […]
USAID, JHPIEGO DONATES AMBULANCES
As part of continuing support to the Lesotho Government, USAID and Jhpiego handed over two new ambulances to Berea Government Hospital on Friday. When receiving the ambulances, the Minister of Health, Mr. Selibe Mochoboroane said as much as COVID-19 was a devastation to the country’s health system, it has also exposed systems strengths and weaknesses. […]
SENKATANA ONCOLOGY CLINIC INAUGURATED
The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the health partners inaugurated Senkatana Oncology Clinic at the event held at Senkatana on Monday. The Oncology Clinic is intended to relieve cancer patients as well as the government from expensive referral expenses to other countries. Speaking on behalf of the Ministry of Health, the Principal Secretary (PS), […]
HEALTH TO CONDUCT MR VACCINATION
The Ministry of Health will conduct the National Integrated Measles and Rubella (MR) Vaccination Campaign and COVID-19 from 25th October to the 5th November 2022. Children between 0 to 59 months are eligible for the MR vaccine. This was disclosed at a press briefing held at the Ministry of Health Headquarters on Tuesday. In line […]
