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ART access remains inconsistent in prisons

For inmates living with HIV, the most critical breakdown in Lesotho’s correctional facilities is not overcrowded cells or crumbling...

Lesotho’s hidden crisis; 5,000 living with epilepsy

In a country where stigma and misconceptions about non-communicable diseases are still prevalent, an estimated 5,000 people are living...

Mother overcomes disability to ensure children receive life-saving vaccines

In the heart of Ha 'Mathata Maputsoe, a 42-year-old mother and teacher is breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes. Born with...

MAMA project changing lives in rural Lesotho

A young Maseru mother-to-be, ‘Mamokete Soke, is counting down the days until she delivers her baby. At 34 weeks pregnant,...

DMA moves to curb hunger in Leribe

Families in Leribe are grappling with daily hunger, surviving on occasional piece jobs, help from neighbours and, in some...

Comprehensive diabetes screening imperative: association

Mzwandile Thokoane of Berea, Ha Ramonaheng, got the shock of his life recently after a test revealed he had...

Community engagement key to sustainable HIV response

Community engagement plays a vital role in sustaining the HIV response by increasing the uptake of services through awareness-raising...

Call for action to prioritise children’s safety and well-being

Despite existing policies and commitments, many children in Lesotho are still lost to preventable causes, especially in the first...

Farmers defy drought with climate-smart agriculture

In the heart of Lesotho’s drought-prone lowlands, a quiet agricultural revolution is underway.  Faced with unpredictable rains and scorching heatwaves,...

The vulture and the healer: tradition on trial in Lesotho’s skies

By Nicole Tau High above the jagged Maloti mountains, a lone bearded vulture circles, its wingspan like a shadow stretched...

New genetics hub poised to boost Lesotho’s beef industry

Lesotho is set for a major transformation in its red meat industry, thanks to a bold initiative aimed at...

Assaults and Reckless Driving Fuel Blood Shortage

A surge in assault cases and reckless driving incidents is contributing to a critical shortage of blood in Lesotho's...