AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMaternal care support: The Third Order, Society of St Francis (TSSF) handed St. James Mission Hospital in Thaba‑Tseka new maternal and neonatal equipment worth over M80,000, aiming to ease shortages and reduce the need for mothers to travel for services. Menstrual health in Qacha’s Nek: Machabeng Government Hospital marked Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day with school activities, pad-use and disposal demonstrations, and donations of sanitary towels and soap to primary schools. Winter safety push: A Maseru District Hospital paramedic urged the public to keep emergency numbers handy during winter fire risks, warning against delays caused by people filming incidents instead of helping. GBV spotlight: A Lesotho-focused piece highlights how gender-based violence persists behind fear and silence, calling for stronger action to break stigma and support survivors. Corruption and health services: Lesotho’s anti-corruption message stresses that bribes and poor procurement can divert funds away from healthcare and other essential services. Regional health alert: WHO reports a surge of Bundibugyo Virus Disease in DRC, with high risk and infections among healthcare workers. Community resilience: Lebakeng residents are set to benefit from a M1.4bn road upgrade and new bridges to restore access during heavy rains.
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