World Health Organization Lesotho

Ensuring no child is left behind in Lesotho's vaccination campaign! With a dedicated effort, @WHOLesotho and its partners are working to protect every child from vaccine-preventable diseases through the Expanded Programme on Immunization, reaching the hardest-to-reach districts.

Learn about the different #mpox clades to stay informed and take action to protect yourself and your community! Only seek health advice from credible sources, such as the WHO and your country’s health authority. #ViralFactsAfrica @viralfacts

Don't Miss it! To mark World Polio Day, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with @WHOLesotho, invites you to the "End Polio Street Run/Walk" awareness-raising event. 📅19th Oct. 24 ⏲️ 6 AM Meeting point: Kick4Life, Maseru Admission: FREE

Even small amounts of alcohol increase your health risks. Don’t risk your health or your baby’s. Stay alcohol-free during pregnancy. Here’s why⬇️ #WorldNoAlcoholDay

"Building effective surveillance mechanisms requires collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the health of our population."- @drmarystephen @WHOLesotho Acting Rep. at the multi-sectoral Influenza Surveillance Stakeholder Meeting today in Maseru District.

Establishing Sentinel Surveillance System in 🇱🇸 Today, with support from @WHOLesotho, @health_lesotho held a multi-sectoral stakeholder meeting on the surveillance of Influenza-like Illnesses(ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illnesses(SARI) in the country. #HealthForAll

In May 2024, Lesotho successfully vaccinated 93% of girls between the ages of 9 and 14 with the HPV vaccine surpassing the @WHO recommendation of 90% of girls vaccinated by the age of 15 by 2030. 📰Read more in our Newsletter ➡️sway.cloud.microsoft/hxCPAVKF4rwj16…

🆕New Project Launch Thanks to funding from @USEmbassyMaseru , @WHOLesotho and @ILOAfrica are embarking on a new project with the @LesothoPR to support safe and inclusive work environments in Lesotho. The project will also address mental health issues related to #GBV.

🥳Congratulations to Lesotho AVoHC-SURGE responders! After one month of intensive AVoHC-SURGE onboarding training, Lesotho becomes the 18th country in the @WHOAFRO to establish the AVoHC-SURGE responders team ready for deployment. Thanks to support from @WHO and @AfricaCDC.

Safe blood saves lives. Thank you, blood donors! Your selfless donations have had a profound impact on the lives and well-being of hundreds of millions of people, as well as their families and communities across the world. #GiveBlood. Give now. Give often

Reminder: #Tobacco use during pregnancy is harmful to your health and your baby's health 🚭🤰🏿 #CommitToQuit for yourself and those around you! #WNTD2024 #TobaccoExposed

Rounding up our preventing and responding to Gender-Based Violence in emergency session for Lesotho AVoHC-SURGE emergency responders with a commitment to @WHO’s Code of Conduct. Zero tolerance for sexual misconduct #NoExcuse

"WHO is pleased to be supporting the Government of Lesotho in taking a multidisciplinary, One Health approach to addressing health emergencies." -@WHOLesotho Rep., Dr. Richard Banda at the launch of AVoHC-SURGE Onboarding training. Read more ➡️shorturl.at/VgGbL

Global breast cancer disparities are stark. Women in less developed countries are at a much higher risk of dying of breast #cancer, due to getting diagnosed late and not having access to quality treatment.

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Weekend Tips! Stay Active-💃🕺🏊‍♀️🏓🏈🏉 Regular physical activity is proven to help prevent and manage non-communicable diseases. Thanks to @EUinLesotho for joining our Walk the Talk Challenge. #WHO75 #HealthForAll

Health is a fundamental human right. As we commemorate #UHCDay, we’re calling for immediate global action. Our goal: Accessible and affordable health services for everyone, everywhere. The time to act is now. #WHO75