Twitter account of the World Health Organization Lesotho Country Office.

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๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ผ๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฟ Lesotho has officially received its first shipment of Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug that marks a historic milestone in the countryโ€™s ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS. #HealthForAll
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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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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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๐Ÿฉธ 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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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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Tuberculosis is curable! Test and treat today. #EndTB
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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-sheetโ€ฆ #WorldFoodSafetyDay
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Today, Africa CDC and the World Health Organization launched a joint continental #Ebola response planโ€”a unified approach to support countries and communities end the outbreak. Read more: lnkd.in/d7Y2Rp_u
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The climate crisis is a health crisis and each of us has the power to act: ๐Ÿ‘ Choose clean transport ๐Ÿ‘ Try a plant-based diet ๐Ÿ‘ Call on governments to ensure clean air and adopt smart climate policies ๐Ÿ‘ Demand suppliers to reduce emissions Every #ClimateAction counts
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๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—˜๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜†: ๐—ช๐—›๐—ข ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ผ๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป! To support the @UNLesotho World Environment Day challenge, @WHOLesotho staff stepped up with an office cleanโ€‘up initiative aimed at promoting responsible waste management.
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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/1AxRnnmeEโ€ฆ
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WHO Lesotho retweeted
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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๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ @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 Applyโžก๏ธ bit.ly/3Qlc3Lu
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Call for Applications! The World Health Organization (WHO) is urgently hiring a National Communications Assistant. ๐Ÿ“ Maseru, Lesotho ๐Ÿ—“ Deadline: 7 June 2026, 11:59 PM SAST How to apply: ๐Ÿ”— Review TORs: afro.who.int/countries/lesotโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ“ง Send your CV to: wcolesothosocials@who.int
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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. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 4 June 2026 โฐ 10:00โ€“11:00 GMT ๐Ÿ“ Live on @WHOAFRO social media
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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
#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. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 23โ€“25 June 2026 Learn more about the conference ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟafro.who.int/media-centre/evโ€ฆ
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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: โฑ๏ธ In 20 minutes, your heart rate drops ๐Ÿซ 2โ€“12 weeks, your lung function improves #TobaccoExposed
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๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ผ๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ Lesotho has validated its National Mental Health Policy, a key milestone in the countryโ€™s efforts to strengthen its health system and support the well-being of its population.
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โ€œThe policy provides a critical framework for transforming mental health services and addressing longstanding gaps in prevention, treatment, and support.โ€
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This weekโ€™s meeting brings together countries from East & Southern Africa to accelerate mental health reforms and share practical solutions.
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