AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHIV Prevention Boost: The US has delivered nearly 14,000 more doses of lenacapavir injectable PrEP to Lesotho, expanding access to the twice-yearly HIV prevention injection after the rollout began in March. Disability Support: Rotary Club of Maloti and the Vodacom Lesotho Foundation handed over medical and mobility equipment for persons with disabilities, including wheelchairs, crutches and therapy devices, reaching over 1,500 beneficiaries since 2023. Food & Health Preparedness: Lesotho’s Disaster Management Authority convened stakeholders to prepare for anticipated El Niño impacts, focusing on food security, livestock, water, health and livelihoods. Animal Health & Livelihoods: Botswana donated 100,000 FMD vaccine doses to Lesotho, while South Africa says its FMD situation is under control and is sharing vaccine support regionally. Access Barriers for Refugees: Refugees report a second year of delays and freezes on identity cards and travel documents, leaving many unable to access healthcare, banking and referrals. Local Care & Nutrition: Officials flagged a growing “double burden” of malnutrition, including childhood overweight and obesity, calling for stronger school and multisector action. Environment & Pastures: In Mafeteng, the environment minister urged communities to protect grazing lands and manage pastures better with support from Sentebale and CRS.
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