AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMedicine delivery push: Lesotho is moving toward drone distribution of medicines with Zipline, with an Environmental Impact Assessment planned for Ha Rapokolana and hopes for first flights in the second half of next year to keep supplies flowing to health facilities. Rural power access: LEWA granted license exemptions for seven rural mini-grid projects covering 70 villages, aiming to speed electricity access while keeping safety and pricing regulation in place. Maternal care warning: Parliament’s Social Cluster Chairperson says recent cases of women giving birth without assistance at Berea Hospital and Mahobong Health Centre point to a wider crisis in patient care, urging stronger action against misconduct. School nutrition hit: After US school-meal funding cuts, GroundUp reports smaller portions and less nutritious food in Semonkong, with investigations promised by the education ministry. Health data politics: Ghana rejected a US health deal over concerns about sensitive health data and regulatory control—an issue that resonates for regional health systems. Child rights review: The UN CRC issued findings for Lesotho and others, including concerns and recommendations on children’s rights and protections. Public health risk behavior: Health workers warn about “bluetoothing” drug injection practices that can spread HIV and hepatitis, reported in Lesotho among other countries.
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