AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGBV Coordination in Lesotho: Senior Gender Officer Ntheka Matono urged Lesotho to revive the Anti-GBV Coordination Forum, saying better coordination among ministries, partners, faith groups and community structures can prevent duplication and improve prevention, protection and survivor support. Community Nutrition Push: Lesotho Red Cross (LRCS) met district nutrition teams in Leribe to strengthen nutrition messages through Risk Communication and Community Engagement, building on the UNICEF-backed Ntlafatsa Bana Project. Water Access Reality in Maseru: In Matukeng, women still wash and cook using water carried from distant streams, with residents demanding equitable access to clean, reliable drinking water despite Lesotho’s “water wealth.” Winter Health & Safety Alert: Lesotho Meteorological Services and the Disaster Management Authority warned highland residents to prepare for snowfall and severe cold, advising people to avoid risky travel and to protect livestock from disease. Nuclear Safety for Healthcare: Health officials from nine African countries met in Nairobi to strengthen safety for nuclear and radiation use in healthcare, aiming for better regulatory capacity and shared action plans. Mental Health Concern (Regional): WHO data highlighted high suicide rates in the region, with Lesotho listed at 36.7 deaths per 100,000. Xenophobia Spillover Warnings: Mozambique and South Africa disputed death tolls from xenophobic attacks in Mossel Bay, while neighbouring countries including Lesotho were urged to caution citizens in South Africa. Elderly Care Gap: Communities in Mazenod appealed for help for a 65-year-old man living alone in an unsafe, dilapidated home.
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