Twitter account of the World Health Organization Lesotho Country Office.
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๐๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐๐ต๐ผ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐๐ฐ๐ต ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ฟ
Lesotho has officially received its first shipment of Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug that marks a historic milestone in the countryโs ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS. #HealthForAll
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Jun 14
A single blood donation can help save lives, support emergency care, and ensure that patients receive the treatment they need.
This #WorldBloodDonorDay, if you are eligible, consider donating blood and encourage others to do the same.
#OneDropOfHumanity
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Jun 13
Safe blood saves lives. It comes from healthy, voluntary unpaid donors and is protected by rigorous testing, strict safety standards and safe transfusion practices.
In fact, every donation forms a shared lifeline of solidarity, compassion and care.
#GiveBlood today.
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Jun 12
๐ฉธ One blood donation can save a life.
Across Africa, safe blood is vital for mothers, children with anaemia, trauma victims, and surgical patients.
As we mark #WorldBloodDonorDay this Sunday, we celebrate the heroes who give blood and save lives.
#OneDropOfHumanity
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Jun 11
Today, @health_lesotho and @WHO are holding a joint retreat in Maseru district to review work plans, identify implementation gaps, and explore innovative ways to achieve better health outcomes in this evolving geopolitical context.
#HealthForAll
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Jun 8
No one should die from foodborne diseases.
Strong food safety systems help detect risks early, prevent outbreaks, and protect public health.
Learn about food safety and safe handling to reduce risks: who.int/news-room/fact-sheetโฆ
#WorldFoodSafetyDay
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Jun 5
Today, Africa CDC and the World Health Organization launched a joint continental #Ebola response planโa unified approach to support countries and communities end the outbreak.
Read more: lnkd.in/d7Y2Rp_u
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Jun 5
The climate crisis is a health crisis and each of us has the power to act:
๐ Choose clean transport
๐ Try a plant-based diet
๐ Call on governments to ensure clean air and adopt smart climate policies
๐ Demand suppliers to reduce emissions
Every #ClimateAction counts
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Jun 5
๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑ ๐๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฎ๐: ๐ช๐๐ข ๐๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐๐ต๐ผ ๐ง๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป!
To support the @UNLesotho World Environment Day challenge, @WHOLesotho staff stepped up with an office cleanโup initiative aimed at promoting responsible waste management.
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Jun 5
LIVE: Launch of the Ebola Continental Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan
LIVE: Launch of the #Ebola Continental Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan with @DrTedros and @Dr_JeanKaseya x.com/i/broadcasts/1AxRnnmeEโฆ
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WHO Lesotho retweeted
Jun 5
The planet is sending us signals.
Heat. Floods. Drought.
More frequent. More intense.
And yet, humanity is closer to the solutions than ever.
Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay!
Act #NowForClimate: bit.ly/4vtU1Wg
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๐๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐
@WHOLesotho is urgently seeking to employ an International Consultant for the development of the Gavi 6.0 country holistic application, Lesotho expanded programme on immunization.
Review ToRs and Applyโก๏ธ bit.ly/3Qlc3Lu
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Jun 3
Call for Applications!
The World Health Organization (WHO) is urgently hiring a National Communications Assistant.
๐ Maseru, Lesotho
๐ Deadline: 7 June 2026, 11:59 PM SAST
How to apply:
๐ Review TORs: afro.who.int/countries/lesotโฆ
๐ง Send your CV to: wcolesothosocials@who.int
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Jun 3
Join us for a WHO/AFRO Press Briefing on the #Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak.
Hear from health leaders on the latest developments and the actions being taken to stop transmission and protect communities.
๐๏ธ 4 June 2026
โฐ 10:00โ11:00 GMT
๐ Live on @WHOAFRO social media
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WHO Lesotho retweeted
My remarks on Global Health in a Time of Uncertainty and Global Instability with @OsloMet x.com/i/broadcasts/1yKAPPREgโฆ
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Jun 2
Tobacco and nicotine products may look appealing, but the harms are real.
The tobacco and nicotine industry continues to use new tactics to attract young people.
Don't fall for the illusion. Unmask the appeal.
#TobaccoExposed
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WHO Lesotho retweeted
Jun 1
#PENPlus is an integrated care delivery model that improves access to care for people living with severe #NCDs, especially among the most vulnerable populations.
Learn more about this lifesaving, cost effective model at #ICPPA2026.
๐๏ธ 23โ25 June 2026
Learn more about the conference ๐๐ฟafro.who.int/media-centre/evโฆ
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Almost 60% of tobacco users want to quit. Maybe you're one of them.
With support, you CAN make your wish come true.
Quitting tobacco can earn you big wins for your health:
โฑ๏ธ In 20 minutes, your heart rate drops
๐ซ 2โ12 weeks, your lung function improves
#TobaccoExposed
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May 29
๐๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐๐ต๐ผ ๐๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ผ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ
Lesotho has validated its National Mental Health Policy, a key milestone in the countryโs efforts to strengthen its health system and support the well-being of its population.
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โThe policy provides a critical framework for transforming mental health services and addressing longstanding gaps in prevention, treatment, and support.โ
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May 29
This weekโs meeting brings together countries from East & Southern Africa to accelerate mental health reforms and share practical solutions.
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