AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNuclear & Radiation Safety: Health officials from nine countries met in Nairobi to strengthen safe use of nuclear and radiation technologies in healthcare, with Lesotho among the delegates and plans for a shared action plan to improve preparedness amid disease threats like Ebola. Winter Health & Safety: Lesotho’s Meteorological Services and the Disaster Management Authority warned highland residents to prepare for snowfall and severe cold, advising people to avoid risky travel, protect livestock from disease, and expect icy roads that could disrupt access to essential services. GBV Coordination Push: Lesotho renewed calls to revive the Anti-GBV Coordination Forum, urging better multi-sector teamwork so prevention, protection, response and survivor support reach communities without duplication. Community Nutrition Support: The Lesotho Red Cross Society, with UNICEF, met district nutrition teams to strengthen nutrition messaging through risk communication and community engagement under the Ntlafatsa Bana project. Water Access Strain: In Matukeng near Maseru, women say they still depend on distant streams for washing, bathing and cooking, calling for equitable access to clean, reliable drinking water to prevent disease. Rescue in Severe Weather: “Mr Lifesaver” Clifford Tar rescued stranded patients after an ambulance got stuck in snow at Moteng Pass, prioritising a critically ill pregnant woman and coordinating help with local shepherds. Anti-Migrant Unrest Watch: Reports from South Africa describe xenophobic violence and travel advisories urging regional citizens, including those from Lesotho, to stay vigilant and seek consular help if needed.
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