AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMental Health & Suicide: WHO data flags South Africa as having the fourth-highest suicide rate in Africa (21.1 per 100,000), with Lesotho also high (36.7), underscoring urgent mental health support needs. Gender & Health Services: Lesotho’s census inclusion for gender-diverse people draws praise, but advocates warn enumerators need better training to ask questions comfortably and correctly. GBV Reporting: UNFPA and UN sexual/reproductive health agency run media training in Lesotho to help journalists report gender-based violence responsibly, including the need to reduce silence around male victims too. Public Health & Safety: As winter approaches, Maseru health workers warn of rising fire-burn injuries from heaters and open flames, urging immediate cooling with clean running water and faster clinic/hospital care for serious burns. Waste & Healthcare Risks: Lesotho’s Ombudsman says 80% of waste is unmanaged, with healthcare waste and sharps posing puncture risks to workers due to poor disposal and limited protective gear. Nutrition: Lesotho Red Cross launches a nutrition messaging project to strengthen infant feeding practices in hard-to-reach areas. Agriculture & Food Security: Government marks International Day of Potato, linking the sector to jobs, poverty reduction, and climate-smart production. Trade & Farmer Relief: Lesotho welcomes China’s lifting of temporary wool import restrictions after foot-and-mouth disruptions, with released consignments and payments to farmers starting.
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