AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHIV Care in Focus: Lesotho’s EpiC project and the Ministry of Health held a “Back to Care” campaign symposium, sharing progress on tracing people who interrupted HIV treatment and stressing that starting therapy isn’t enough—retention systems and better patient record transfers are key. Ex-Mineworker Compensation: Tshiamiso Trust announced it has paid over M1 billion to eligible Basotho ex-mineworkers and dependents for silicosis and TB claims tied to work in South African gold mines, with more outreach to find anyone still eligible. Men’s Mental Health & GBV: In Maseru, Lesotho launched men’s dialogue and boys’ protection events, urging safer community spaces, stronger safeguarding, and challenging harmful ideas about masculinity and emotional suppression. Nutrition & Dairy Skills: Pilot Resource Centre farmers in Berea completed training on turning fresh milk into yoghurt and sour milk, partly in response to Foot and Mouth Disease restrictions that left milk unsold. Leadership & Service Delivery: After Lesotho’s first National Leadership Forum, Deputy PM Justice Nthomeng Majara highlighted plans to improve accountability and implementation across sectors including healthcare and water. Public Health Context: Regional coverage also flagged rising fear and displacement linked to anti-immigration unrest in South Africa, with knock-on risks for access to services.
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