AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMaternal & newborn care support: The Third Order, Society of St Francis (TSSF) handed St. James Mission Hospital in Thaba-Tseka life-saving maternal and neonatal equipment worth over M80,000, aiming to ease a critical shortage that forces some mothers to travel for services. Menstrual health education: Machabeng Government Hospital marked Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day with school activities on using and disposing of sanitary pads, plus donations of towels and soap to local primary schools to help reduce stigma and keep girls in class. Winter safety push: A Maseru District Hospital paramedic urged the public to keep emergency numbers handy as winter fire incidents rise, warning that heaters, candles and braziers often cause accidents—especially involving children. Health system strain from conflict: WHO reports a surge of Bundibugyo Virus Disease in DRC, with 390 new confirmed cases and 74 more deaths since May 29, and notes infections among healthcare workers and insecurity affecting response. Community resilience & access: Lesotho’s Lebakeng road project (M1.4bn) is set to improve access after decades of washed-away bridges, supporting safer travel to health and other services. Nutrition & rehabilitation basics: Lesotho Red Cross Society provided winter clothing to inmates at Mohale’s Hoek Correctional Services, alongside first-aid and burn-safety guidance for the cold season.
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