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Surviving the Night: Lesotho’s Sex Workers Share Tales of Exploitation, Assault, and Resilience 

15 December 2023 by Limpho Sello   Est Read Time: 13 min(s) 40 sec(s) Listen to this article: KAPAL will commemorate the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers tomorrow. The occasion will be observed with a peaceful march from IEMS to Sefikeng sa Moshoeshoe. Credit: KAPAL Facebook Page. Three women, discreetly [...]

A Heartbeat Away: Surgeons Desperately Search for Blood Ahead of the Festive Season

11 December 2023 by Limpho Sello   Est Read Time: 7 min(s) 33 sec(s) Listen to this article: Photo Credit: World Health Organisation Facebook Page. In the quiet corridors of the Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital, Dr ‘Mamotena Ramabolu moves through the hushed whispers of uncertainty. The sterile walls of the surgical unit at [...]

From Joyful Names to a Fight for Life: Thabelo and Thoriso’s Life-Changing Battle with Batten Disease

 Est Read Time: 8 min(s) 11 sec(s) 4 December 2023 by Pascalinah Kabi  Listen to this article. Credit: Authors of The Plight of Rare Diseases in Southern Africa: Health and Social Services Policy Recommendations. In the intricate tapestry of African culture, names weave a profound narrative, encapsulating the heartfelt sentiments of [...]

Sex for Soap: World AIDS Day Spotlights Inmate Vulnerability and the Complexities of Prison Life

Est Read Time: 4 min(s) 40 sec(s) 1 December 2023 by Limpho Sello Listen to this article Within the confines of prison walls, a disquieting narrative unfolds, revealing a clandestine world where men trade sex for basic needs like bath soap. Tsatsi Ramoepane, a former inmate, sheds light on the practice known [...]

Unmasking Africa’s Neglected Health Crisis: Rare Diseases that Escape Western Medical Radars

Est Read Time: 12 min(s) 4 sec(s) 29 November 2023   Nthabeleng Ramoeli is the founder of Rare Disease Association Lesotho. Credit: Nthabeleng Ramoeli. A coalition of professional human genetics organisations, rare disease patient advocacy groups from six African countries and the health youth cluster of the Southern African Development Community [...]

A Mother’s Grief Transforms into Hope: A Quest to Build a Haven for Children with Special Needs

24 November 2023 by Pascalinah Kabi The late Khotso Mohapi’s potrait hangs on the wall of her mother’s living room in Lithabaneng. Credit: Limpho Mohapi. At forty-years-old, Limpho Mohapi sifts through a collection of 13 printed photographs, each telling a profound story of children with special needs in Lesotho. Among these [...]

Miracle Blood: A Life Saved, a Rare Disease Revealed – The Unforgettable Journey of a 45-Year-Old Man

22 November 2023 by Limpho Sello Nkopane Ntlhabo, aged 45, is on a mission to educate people about collagenous gastritis – a rare disease he was diagnosed with in 2020. Credit: Limpho Sello. What began as a typical day for 45-year-old Nkopane Ntlhabo and his wife on 27 September 27 2020, [...]

Silent Struggles: Unravelling the Hidden Trauma of Cancer Patients Amidst Language Barriers and a Lack of Palliative Care

14 November 2023 by Limpho Sello In 2018, there were 1 888 cancer cases in Lesotho. Credit: World Health Organisation. As Lesotho continues its ongoing battle against cancer, the enduring scars left on patients and survivors persist, underscoring the critical need for quality palliative care services. A 2020 Country Cancer Profile [...]