AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoImmunisation Push for Independence: As Lesotho nears its 60th independence anniversary, the Immunisation Network of Civil Society Organisations Lesotho (INCL) launched an Independence Immunization Campaign, urging communities and partners to back vaccine financing, service uptake and stronger health-system protection so every child is reached. Hospital Accountability Under Scrutiny: Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is probing Queen ’Mamohato Memorial Hospital (QMMH) procurement and payroll issues, including claims of procurement gaps and vehicle hire without inspection, alongside allegations that a dismissal letter for a payroll manager was withheld. Food Security Support: Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane handed over 150+ tractors and farming machines to youth, women, associations and subsidised farmers, aiming to boost production and jobs. HIV Prevention Gains: UNAIDS reports major progress in HIV prevention and treatment, with several countries including Lesotho seeing large drops in new infections since 2010 and more countries nearing “95-95-95” targets. Regional Trade Simplification: SADC is moving to make border trade easier under a Simplified Trade Regime, which could help small-scale traders in the region, including Lesotho. Cardiovascular Risk Alert: A global study highlights that the number of adults with elevated LDL has risen sharply since 1990, with the burden shifting toward middle-income countries.
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