AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSRHR & youth health push: Lesotho marks World Population Day with a focus on youth aspirations and maternal health, including handover of calibrated drapes, hospital linen and essential medicines to Nts’ekhe Hospital in Mohale’s Hoek. Parent-led conversations: Finance Minister Dr Rets’elisitsoe Matlanyane urged parents to talk with adolescent girls about Sexual and Reproductive Health Services, warning that many young girls are out of education and training and may face early pregnancy risks. Safer initiation campaign: The Ministry of Health, with WHO support, launched a nationwide drive on Safe Initiation Practices and health promotion in Phamong, Mohale’s Hoek, involving police, local government and traditional leaders to reduce initiation-related injuries, illness and deaths. Health system accountability (court): The High Court will continue hearing evidence in a double murder case alleging the killing of two nurses at Thaba-Bosiu in 2014. Road safety policy: Government is inviting public comments on a proposed Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Policy to improve fair, timely compensation for road crash victims. TB warning for the region: A SADC TB report says progress is plateauing and funding cuts threaten 2030 elimination targets, with Lesotho flagged for high TB incidence. Community health via sport: Vodacom Lesotho sponsors the Mountain Runners race to promote healthy living and youth opportunities, while cycling and karate initiatives highlight fitness and mental wellbeing for young people.
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