AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBlood shortage: Lesotho’s Health Minister Mamokete Ntšekhe says preventable deaths are rising as hospitals face critical blood shortages, urging Basotho to donate regularly instead of relying on relatives during emergencies. Hospital accountability: Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital (QMMH) is under fresh scrutiny after PAC questioned a M30,000 petty cash withdrawal that the finance manager could not fully account for, raising wider concerns about controls and governance. Retiree benefits vs Netcare: PAC says it will try to block a M237.94 million Netcare payment linked to the cancelled PPP, until retired QMMH employees receive outstanding severance and provident fund benefits. Regional health meeting: Eswatini will host 300+ regional health experts for an ECSA-HC forum on health security, innovation and sustainability, with Lesotho among participating countries. HIV funding warning: UNAIDS warns that cuts to HIV prevention and community services could trigger a resurgence, even as infections and deaths remain low in many places. Education funding gap: A Lesotho editorial flags that the 1978 student loan bursary system is outdated and not revolving, with repayment rates far too low and colleges left unpaid. US visa changes affecting region: The US is shifting routine visa processing to regional hubs, with changes affecting several African posts including Maseru, and requiring applicants to use designated centres.
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