AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDisaster Preparedness: Lesotho’s Disaster Management Authority urged Basotho to treat true disasters differently from everyday emergencies, saying it intervenes only when incidents overwhelm local capacity and uses on-site assessments to decide on official declarations. HIV Treatment Milestone: UNAIDS highlighted Lesotho among the countries reaching the 95-95-95 targets, stressing that undetectable viral load means untransmittable HIV and better health outcomes. Public Finance Accountability: The Public Accounts Committee said it cannot prosecute alleged wrongdoing, directing complaints to the DCEO and LMPS once Parliament flags possible offences. Agriculture Risk Planning: The Agriculture Ministry reviewed its Smart Subsidy and Agriculture Insurance pilot, while farmers were urged to act early on El Niño warnings with climate-smart practices and better water management. Youth & Food Security Push: The Agriculture Minister urged young people to embrace agriculture for economic independence, alongside tractor support for smallholders. Trade & Health Supply Angle: India and SACU signed Terms of Reference for a preferential trade deal, with India promising support that includes affordable medicines and skills development for the region. Local Health Community Support: A Maseru fundraising festival is planned for ‘Nete Leotlela’s reconstructive surgeries after a dog attack, aiming to raise M1 million for medical and recovery care.
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