AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMaternal health workforce: Lesotho is seeing a rare shift as male midwives—like Ntlahane Sehloho at Mpharane Health Centre—are trained and deployed to help tackle high pregnancy-related deaths in rural areas, with officials saying women who feel uncomfortable can request female staff. Health system & governance: A Maseru court sentenced Tsebang Ramoholi to an effective 10 years for posing as a Ministry of Health official and defrauding job seekers with fake employment contracts, highlighting how health-sector information can be exploited. TB and silicosis support: Tshiamiso Trust says it has paid R2.53bn to 26,300 eligible mineworkers and dependents, with claims lodgements up 64% year-on-year, but some beneficiaries still report delays in medical exams and paperwork. Digital health push: The National Health Training College will host DIS2026, a Digital Innovators Summit focused on using AI and data to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Animal health with public-health ripple: Lesotho is preparing to administer Botswana’s foot-and-mouth disease vaccine in Botha-Bothe, while authorities tighten cattle movement controls to stop spread. Climate and health risk: A Leribe action plan is being developed to prepare for anticipated El Niño impacts, with food insecurity concerns already flagged.
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