AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDisaster Response Clarity: Lesotho’s Disaster Management Authority (DMA) urged Basotho to tell the difference between everyday emergencies and true disasters that overwhelm community capacity, saying it conducts on-site assessments before any national response or disaster declaration. Public Accountability: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said it cannot prosecute alleged wrongdoing, urging the public to report suspected breaches to the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) and the Lesotho Mounted Police Service for investigation and court action. HIV Treatment Milestone: UNAIDS highlights Lesotho among countries reaching the 95-95-95 targets—knowing HIV status, being on antiretroviral treatment, and achieving undetectable viral load—linking progress to strong government-health-community partnerships. Farmers Prepare for El Niño: Farmers were urged to act early on El Niño warnings by adjusting planting times, improving water management, and adopting climate-smart practices to protect crops and livestock. Agriculture Risk Support: The Ministry of Agriculture reviewed its Smart Subsidy and Agriculture Insurance pilot, focusing on how insurance could help farmers manage climate-related risks and protect investment. Health & Community Support: A Maseru fundraising festival is planned for 29 August to support ‘Nete Leotlela’s reconstructive surgeries and recovery after a dog attack.
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