AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoHealth & Environment: Maseru health teams recovered 160 bottles of expired ARVs dumped in a small dam near the Mabolou River at Ha Thetsane, warning that improper disposal can harm people and the environment. Water & Public Health: Concerns are rising about contaminated water and sewage pollution in Thaba Chweu, where residents report unsafe water tests and health impacts. Climate Risk & Gender: A Parliamentary Women’s Caucus report says climate change is worsening maternal care access in Mafeteng, forcing women to cross flooded rivers and travel long distances to reach services, increasing danger during extreme weather. Sanitation & Food Safety: A food specialist warns that poor hygiene and unsafe handling during funerals and gatherings can spread illness, urging community-led education on safer practices. Greening Efforts: Revenue Services Lesotho targets planting about 24,000 trees this year, continuing its push for protected rivers and healthier soils. Policy & Services: Government is set to shut down the Health Maintenance Project Implementing Unit (HM-PIU) by 30 September, raising fears for water, power, sewerage and medical waste systems at 226 facilities. SDGs & Clean Energy: Lesotho uses the SDG Moment in New York to highlight progress on clean water, clean energy and health, while admitting implementation is still sluggish amid global headwinds. Deworming Campaign: WHO Lesotho is preparing a renewed mass deworming drive targeting thousands of children, after earlier surveys found high rates of soil-transmitted worms in several districts.
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