AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMaternal health staffing: Lesotho is seeing more male midwives as rural shortages and high childbirth deaths push the country to train men for prenatal and delivery support, with reports highlighting how male midwives are gradually accepted and can help bring care closer to women who otherwise deliver far from facilities. Oral health push: The Minister of Health, ’Mamokete Ntšekhe, will close Lesotho’s Oral Health Awareness campaign in Leribe under the theme “A Healthy Mouth, Is A Happy Mind,” as officials link poor oral hygiene to wider conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Digital health & training: The National Health Training College hosted Lesotho’s Digital Innovators Summit 2026, focusing on using digital tools and AI responsibly to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Anti-trafficking awareness: In Berea, the IOM held a workshop with Lesotho departments to strengthen action against trafficking in persons, including better case identification, investigation and survivor-centred support across districts. Health system integrity: A Maseru court sentenced a man to an effective 10 years for posing as a Ministry of Health official and running a job scam that defrauded applicants. Cyber safety: Hungry Lion says customer credentials were exposed for months, with researchers pointing to compromised accounts tied to online portals, including locations across Lesotho and the region.
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