AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNCDs Push: Lesotho has launched a National Multi-sectoral NCDIs Coordinating Mechanism to tackle non-communicable diseases and injuries, bringing together ministries, civil society, partners and the private sector to cut preventable risks like tobacco use, unhealthy diets and inactivity. HIV Care Win: The Back-to-Care Campaign reconnected 1,802 Basotho who had defaulted on HIV treatment to antiretroviral therapy across 106 facilities, reaching an 88% success rate. Safe Initiation Drive: A multisectoral Male Engagement Initiative is rolling out safer initiation practices in Phamong, Mohale’s Hoek, linking initiation schools with health facilities and promoting sexual and reproductive health, healthy relationships and mental wellbeing. SRHR for Youth: Thamae LEC Primary School launched the Ithate Youth Club to teach girls puberty, menstrual health, hygiene, self-esteem and SRHR, with parent meetings to encourage open discussion and reduce GBV risk. Road Safety Policy: Government is developing a Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Policy to create a victim-centred compensation system and improve fair, timely support for road crash survivors and families. Youth Jobs via Bicycles: In Maseru, bicycle delivery services are creating income for young entrepreneurs by transporting medication and groceries, despite potholes and unsafe driving.
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