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LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS LIFTED

The government has decided to lift the lockdown restriction as of January 25, 2022 (Tuesday midnight) to allow the country to improve its economy. This, the Prime Minister, Dr Moeketsi Majoro announced when addressing the nation on national television on Tuesday. He said the cabinet reached a decision on Tuesday based on the advice of […]

HEALTH RECEIVES SINOPHARM VACCINE

The acting Minister of Health,  Mr. Motlohi Maliehe on Monday received 60 000 doses of Sinopharm from Sesiu Sa Letšoele Le Beta Poho. The 60 000 doses of vaccines are expected to vaccinate 30 000 Basotho as each person is expected to have 2 shots. When receiving the vaccine, Mr. Maliehe thanked the Sesiu Sa […]

HEALTH RECEIVES AMBULANCE

Letšeng Diamond Mine has donated a fully equipped and modern ambulance to the Ministry of Health at the ceremony held at the Ministry’s Headquarters building in Maseru on Wednesday. When handing over the donation, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Letšeng Diamond Mine, Mr. Kelebone Leisanyane said this donation will go a long way in […]

HEALTH TO ROLL OUT PFIZER VACCINE

The Ministry of Health is expected to roll out Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine starting from Wednesday. The Pfizer vaccine makes it to the list of the other existing vaccines in the country namely Johnson and Johnson, Sinopharm, Astra Zeneca. According to a press statement released by the Ministry of Health, the Pfizer vaccine will be administered […]

HIS MAJESTY LEADS 2021 WORLD AIDS DAY CELEBRATION

His Majesty King Letsie III on Wednesday led the commemoration of the 2021 World AIDS Day at the event held at Manthabiseng Convention Centre on December 01. This year’s theme is ‘End Inequalities, End Aids, End Pandemics’ Giving his remarks, His Majesty said this year’s themes requires all of us to take action and strengthen […]

LESOTHO COMMEMORATES ANTI-MICROBIAL RESISTANCE WEEK

The Ministry of Health joined the world in commemoration of Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR)Week by holding a one-day workshop for Media Practitioners and civil societies at Heath headquarters in Maseru. The main objective of the workshop was for media and civil societies to appreciate AMR and be in a position to offer nationwide support in raising […]

NAC LAUNCHES HIV YOUTH PROGRAM

In an effort to ease new HIV infection by 2023, the National Aids Commission (NAC) launched a Technology-Based HIV Prevention Program for Youth aged between 15-24 years at the event held in Maseru on Wednesday. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Health, Mr. Semano Sekatle said they are grateful that the Southern African Development […]

LESOTHO RECEIVES SECOND VACCINE DONATION FROM AMERICA

Lesotho received 100 620 doses of PfizerCOVID-19 vaccines donated by the United States (U.S) government. This took place on Wednesday at the Ministry of Health Headquarters in Maseru Speaking at the handover ceremony, U.S. Ambassador to Lesotho, Ms. Rebecca Gonzales said the donation signifies a continuation of the United States’ Global Leadership in Public Health […]