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Raped and infected with HIV: Lisemelo’s heart-wrenching story of survival

Lisemelo Seboka* carries a burden that is neither visible nor tangible but deeply embedded in her soul - a silent wound that refuses to...

Lesotho backed to stay on track amidst U.S. health funding cuts

In a recent session of the National Assembly, ‘Mabafokeng Mpobole questioned the Minister of Health regarding the impact of reduced funding from the United...

Over M180 million TB fight targets 5,151 cases by 2030

Over the next five years, the government of Lesotho, in partnership with Partners In Health (PIH), aims to detect and treat an additional 5,151...

Malnutrition crisis: Research highlights urgent concerns

A recent study has revealed that only a small fraction of young children in Lesotho receive a Minimum Acceptable Diet (MAD), highlighting a critical...

First-ever dementia study in Lesotho reveals critical findings

The first research paper assessing dementia prevalence in Lesotho has found a 4.89 percent prevalence of dementia in the country. The research paper titled ‘Prevalence...

Funding cuts threaten HIV services for Key Affected Populations

Key Affected Populations (KAP) in the country, including sex workers, men who have sex with men, and other marginalised groups, are facing heightened challenges...

Budget fails to address US funding freeze

Basotho, alongside civil society organisations, looked to their government for reassurance and a concrete plan of action following the United States’ decision to pause...

Cancer survivors call for financial support

Cancer survivors have called on the government to provide financial grants, warning that many patients are facing extreme hardship despite state-funded medical care. Speaking during...

12-year-old nears cancer-free future

Mohau Rakhapu, a 12-year-old from Ha Sariele, Bongalla, in Mafeteng, is on the cusp of a milestone few thought possible when he was first...

Water shortage endangers patients

When the Newsday team arrived at Mafeteng Hospital on Tuesday, the facility was completely without water, severely impacting its ability to provide adequate patient...

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