Lesotho — Notícias

16 Janeiro 2025

New World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Lesotho presents credentials

Dr. Innocent Bright Nuwagira, the newly appointed World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Lesotho, today presented his credentials to Honourable Lejone Mpotjoane, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, during a productive meeting held at the Ministry. The meeting marked the official commencement of Dr. Nuwagira’s tour of duty in Lesotho, highlighting the beginning of a new chapter in the ongoing collaboration between the WHO and the Mountain Kingdom. The discussions focused on strengthening areas of collaboration, including improving Primary Health Care, which is a critical priority in advancing the health agenda.

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10 Dezembro 2024 | Health Systems Strengthening Digital Health

Lesotho validates its Digital Health Strategy 2025-2030: A step towards transforming Healthcare through Technology

 Maseru – The Ministry of Health of Lesotho, in partnership with key stakeholders and with technical and financial assistance from the World Health Organization (WHO), has successfully validated its draft Digital He…

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22 Novembro 2024 | Polio

Lesotho Celebrates EPI @ 50, World Polio Day, and Launch of IPV2

Berea District—The vibrant community of Mamatebele, located on the outskirts of Berea District, recently came alive with celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI). This piv…

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19 Agosto 2024

Lesotho: Enhancing HPV vaccination to protect girls against cervical cancer

“It was a no-brainer,” says 34-year-old ‘Malihaelo Qhobela of her decision to allow her 13-year-old daughter, Lihaelo, to be vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) at Soofia International School in Lesotho’s Butha-Buthe District.

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11 Julho 2024 | Polio

Establishment of Environmental Surveillance in Lesotho

To improve the sensitivity of polio detection and response, the Ministry of Health with technical support from the World Health Organisation(WHO), recently established established Environmental Surveillance(ES) for the c…

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11 Julho 2024

3,455 Community Leaders, Village Health Workers Trained on Event-Based Surveillance

Maseru-To address the delays in detecting and responding to health threats, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently conducted an event-based surveillance training for 3, 455 community leaders and village health work…

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11 Julho 2024

Strengthening HIV Testing Services Through Three HIV Test Strategy

To strengthen the quality of Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing services, Lesotho is transitioning to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended Three HIV Test Strategy. The Three Test Strategy is an HIV t…

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11 Julho 2024 | Measles

12,447 Children Reached With Measles-Rubella Vaccine during Africa Vaccination Week

To catch up with the unvaccinated (zero-dose), and under-vaccinated children, the Ministry of Health with support from the World Health Organisation, (WHO) implemented a catch-up vaccination campaign from 29 April to 4th…

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