AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWHO Pandemic Fund Support: Lesotho’s Ministry of Health received about M2.5 million (US$150,000) in medical and ICT equipment to strengthen disease surveillance and faster outbreak response, including blood-glucose monitors, stethoscopes, ECG machines, laptops/tablets/modems, and specimen transport materials. Mental Health in Schools: The health ministry says 1 in 4 learners aged 13–17 seriously considered suicide, with many reporting they have nobody to talk to, as Lesotho marks World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide Prevention Focus: Officials warned suicide is among leading causes of death among adolescents and young people, urging better support for distressed teens. Food Security via Knowledge: Agriculture Minister Selibe Mochoboroane says low production is driven largely by lack of farming knowledge, calling for farmers to share skills and for experts to visit farms with practical guidance. Local Health Tech (Regional): South Africa’s Vula referral app has passed 3 million referrals, showing how faster specialist input can reduce unnecessary travel—relevant to improving care pathways in the region. Health System Risk (Case): Police say investigations into the death of a former Lesotho Times head of production at a pharmacy have been sent to the DPP for possible prosecution.
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