𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝘁! This edition highlights significant progress in strengthening health systems, advancing health security, and fostering strategic partnerships to support universal health coverage using primary health care platform. During the quarter, WHO continued to work closely with the Government of Lesotho and partners to address key health priorities. Notable achievements included strengthening digitalization of health service delivery, finalization of the National Health Policy 2025-2035, supporting sustainable immunization investments, resource mobilization, convening of partners to enhance coordination and alignment, and reinforcing health security. WHO also supported multisectoral action to improve hygiene, sanitation, and infectious disease prevention during initiation ceremonies, and contributed to advancing Lesotho's vision of establishing a medical school. 📰For more pleasant reading, tap the following link: sway.cloud.microsoft/dsLUcPF…

Ebola disease is rare, highly infectious, and often fatal in humans. Find out more ⬇️ #ViralFactsAfrica @viralfacts

People with an abnormal breast lump should seek medical care, even if the lump does not hurt. Most breast lumps are not cancer. Breast lumps that are cancerous are more likely to be successfully treated when they are small and have not spread to nearby lymph nodes. #BreastCancerAwareness #HealthForAll

UN Day Commemoration 2026 | Blood Donation Drive Today, we showed up and pushed forward our blood donation drive, turning solidarity into action and compassion into a life-saving commitment.

It’s #UNDay ! Building Our Future Together Give Blood 🩸 Save Lives Join us at Makoanyane Square in Maseru now . #HealthForAll

As the Integrated Mass Drug Administration and Immunization Campaign comes to a close today, we look back at some of the moments shared with teachers and students across the participating districts. Beyond the campaign, the message remains clear: protecting children’s health is an ongoing responsibility. Teachers, parents, caregivers and communities all have a role to play in promoting healthy practices, supporting future routine immunization and ensuring that children receive essential health services when due.

Lesotho Tests Airport Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies Ministry of Health, Moshoeshoe 1 international airport management and staff with support from WHO participated in the two-day Port Health Table Talk Simulation Exercise 2026 testing Lesotho’s emergency response plan at Moshoeshoe I International Airport, focusing on early detection, case management and emergency communication. These stakeholders looked in response procedures, clarified responsibilities and identified gaps requiring attention. Director Airport Services at Moshoeshoe 1 International Airport said protecting the ports of entry is every country’s responsibility. ‘When a passenger becomes ill, it cannot be the responsibility of one person or institution alone. It requires a collaborative effort to protect travellers and the wider public,” said Mrs. ‘Maqacha Qacha, Director of Airport Services. The simulation came to an end today. @IBNuwagira @health_lesotho

𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 As part of the United Nations Day commemoration, the @WHOAFRO yesterday recognized and celebrated long-serving staff members for their years of dedicated service. Presided over by @ProfJanabi , the WHO Africa Regional Director, the hybrid ceremony provided an opportunity to honour colleagues from all 47 country offices and the regional office whose commitment, professionalism, and invaluable contributions have advanced WHO’s mission of promoting health and well-being for all. Those recognized were in the categories of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of uninterrupted service with WHO. Dr Janabi congratulated all the colleagues and thanked them for their unwavering dedication to improving the health and lives of people in Member States across the African Region. In the WHO Lesotho Country Office, four staff members were recognized for their outstanding service: Mr. Albert Hlabana and Mr. David Mofoka for 20 years of service, while Mrs. Refiloe Matsipa and Mr. Lehloba Tsoloane had also completed 15 and 10 years of uninterrupted service respectively. #UNDay #WHOAfrica #HealthForAll #ProudToBeWHO

Give Blood, Save Lives 🩸 Are you an eligible blood donor? Your donation could make a life-saving difference. Join us at the @UNLesotho Youth Festival for a blood donation drive. 📍 Venue:Makoanyane Square 📅 Date:Saturday, 24 October ⏰ 10:00 AM One donation can save multiple lives. Be a hero, donate blood! ❤️

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 WHO Representative to Lesotho, Dr Innocent Nuwagira, and health experts from @WHOAFRO paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Mokhothu Joseph Makhalanyane, Chairperson of Chairs of the Parliament of Lesotho, as part of an ongoing mission to support the governance, management and future strategic direction of QMMH. The mission will help inform recommendations to strengthen hospital governance, improve service delivery and support a resilient, patient-centred health system for all Basotho. #HealthForAll

𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗼 Science, technology and innovation are transforming health and shaping a healthier future for all. Speaking during the National Science, Technology and Innovation (NSTI) Week 2026 in Maseru, WHO Representative to Lesotho, Dr Innocent Nuwagira, emphasized that science is a critical enabler of development and a lifeline for stronger, more resilient health systems. During the panel discussion on “Building Smarter, More Resilient Health Systems,” Dr Nuwagira highlighted the importance of investing in research and innovation to strengthen real-time disease surveillance, improve preparedness, and accelerate responses to public health emergencies. WHO commends the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation for placing health at the centre of this year’s discussions under the theme: “Exploring the Role of Science, Technology and Innovation in Improving Lives and Building a Better Future.” #HealthForAll

The Lesotho Network of AIDS Service Organizations (LENASO), supported under the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use, briefed WHO Representative @IBNuwagira on its work on the Tobacco and Related Products Bill, and raised concerns about young people’s easy access to tobacco and nicotine products. #Lesotho #HealthForAll

𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 '𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 A team of health experts from @WHOAFRO is in Lesotho on a scoping mission to assess and support the Ministry of Health to improve management and governance of Queen ’Mamohato Memorial Hospital (QMMH). The mission will engage key stakeholders to review governance, management, financing, referral systems, and the hospital's long-term sustainability. “We are grateful to WHO for the timely technical assistance provided to the Ministry of Health,” said Health Minister Hon. ’Mamokete Ntšekhe. WHO remains committed to supporting the Government of Lesotho in strengthening health systems and expanding access to quality healthcare for all Basotho. #HealthForAll

As part of the ongoing measles outbreak response in Butha-Buthe and Leribe districts, the Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), has intensified efforts to contain the outbreak and protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases. Through the integrated campaign, learners are receiving the measles-rubella (MR) vaccine, Vitamin A supplementation, and Albendazole for deworming, helping to improve their overall health and well-being. In this video, the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Manager at the Ministry of Health, Mme Tsepiso Mmechele, shares insights into the intervention and the measures being taken to curb the outbreak. #HealthForAll #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives

𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮: 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 The Integrated Deworming and Immunization Campaign continues today across the targeted districts of Butha-Buthe, Leribe, Thaba-Tseka, and Qacha’s Nek, bringing essential health services closer to children and communities. Through the campaign, eligible children are receiving the measles-rubella (MR) vaccine, Vitamin A supplementation, and Albendazole for deworming to protect them from preventable diseases and support their healthy growth and development. Parents and guardians are encouraged to ensure that their children take part in the campaign. #HealthForAll #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives