AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHIV Care Continuity: Lesotho’s EpiC and the Ministry of Health held a Back to Care Campaign symposium in Maseru, spotlighting how tracing and re-engaging people who interrupted HIV treatment is improving retention—but also warning that weak transfer/referral links and outdated patient records still leave gaps. Mental Health Reform: A national dialogue in Maseru heard that mental health in Lesotho has reached a crisis level, with calls to update outdated laws and strengthen political commitment, moving away from stigma and harmful beliefs. Ex-Mineworkers Compensation: Tshiamiso Trust says it has paid over M1 billion to eligible Basotho ex-mineworkers and dependents for silicosis and TB claims tied to work in South African gold mines, with more outreach planned. Traditional Knowledge Protection: Lesotho is advancing Access and Benefit Sharing under the Nagoya Protocol through ABS Week, aiming to protect medicinal plant knowledge and ensure fair benefit sharing. Community Health & Wellness: Aura Run Club’s Blanket Run in Maseru promotes health, wellness, and community spirit through a culturally rooted event. Maternal/Child Support: Maluti Adventist Hospital hosted the royal family for Queen Masenate’s Golden Jubilee, including donations to maternity and paediatric wards.
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