AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoQMMH Nursing Licence Fraud: The Public Accounts Committee says a Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital nursing assistant allegedly worked for eight years using a fraudulent practising licence, claiming she never sat the required licensing exam; PAC ordered the Lesotho Nursing Council to seize the certificate, revoke her nursing assistant certificate, and told QMMH to terminate her employment. PAC Scrutiny of Paediatrics Credentials: PAC also ordered the Ministry of Health to verify the academic credentials of an “unqualified” doctor allegedly heading the children’s ward at QMMH, raising concerns about patient safety after questions over his registration and documents. Medicinal Cannabis Seizure Unlawful: Lesotho Mounted Police were ordered to return a 500kg medicinal cannabis consignment worth over M1.2m after a High Court ruling that the seizure and detention were unlawful. Oral Health Awareness Wrap-Up: The Minister of Health will officiate the closing of Lesotho’s Oral Health Awareness campaign in Leribe under the theme “A Healthy Mouth, Is A Happy Mind,” targeting tooth decay, gum disease and access gaps. Digital Health Push: NHTC hosted a Digital Innovators Summit 2026 on using technology responsibly to improve healthcare delivery, access and outcomes in Lesotho. Maternal Care Trend: Reports highlight the growing role of male midwives in Lesotho as the country works to reduce deaths around childbirth, with trained providers increasingly attending births.
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