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Lebakeng’s toxic trail

The COVID-19 pandemic has left a toxic trail in its wake as some health facilities in the country are...

WHO declares Mpox a public health emergency

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has determined that the upsurge of Mpox (Monkeypox) in neigbouring South Africa and a...

Prisoner says urinates blood after torture

An inmate at the Maseru Central Correctional Institute (MCCI) says he suffered severe injuries after he was assaulted by...

Donating blood an act of solidarity – WHO

‘Mantṧali Phakoana A service that gives patients access to safe blood and blood products in sufficient quantity is a key...

Vaccines vital for good health: Mochoboroane

By ‘Mantṧali Phakoana Protection of children against measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases is the collective responsibility of parents, guardians and...

Govt doctors’ strike overwhelms CHAL hospitals

By Seleoe Nonyane Christian Health Association of Lesotho (CHAL) health centres are struggling to cope with an influx of patients...

Cleft lip takes toll on poor family

By Neo Kolane The impecunious family of a Ha Abia toddler with a rare medical condition is making an impassioned...

Men still evade HIV/Aids testing

By Matṧeliso Phulane The chief executive officer of the National AIDS Commission (NAC), Lebohang Mothae has noted with concern that...

Measles campaign on course

By Mothusi Thabane The ministry of health has launched a three-day measles vaccination campaign beginning this week after a six-year...

Maqalika fish risk to human health

By Matṧeliso Phulane Consumers of fish caught at the suspiciously contaminated Maqalika dam face a possible health risk, it has...

Social cluster committee to inspect incinerators

By Neo Kolane The Elizabeth Glaser Paediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) has committed to provide 1200 litres of diesel worth M550,443...

Hospital services back to normal

By Neo Kolane A medical practitioner at Motebang Hospital in Leribe Dr Pusetso Topo has shed some light on the...