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 [...]
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 [...]
29 November 2023 by Motsamai Mokotjo Listen to his article I vividly recall the days when the sun painted the skies in hues of pink and orange as we embarked on our daily journey to Ladybrand Academy from Maseru. Nthabeleng Ramoeli, fondly known as Madotz, was my companion on those [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
A nurse inspects Paballo's tiny body at Berea District Hospita. Credit: Lesotho Times. [...]
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 [...]
13 November 2023 by Limpho Sello Dr Llalang Maama serves as the Ministry of Health’s Tuberculosis and Leprosy Manager. Credit: Internet. In the wake of a post Covid-19 landscape, Lesotho faces a daunting challenge in the realm of healthcare. Dr. Llang Maama, a dedicated physician leading the charge against tuberculosis and [...]
8 November 2023 by Pascalinah Kabi Between 2016 and 2020, the High Court of Lesotho recorded at least 873 divorce cases. However, the true number may be higher due to underreported divorces from customary marriages. Lehakoe Senong*, now 17, vividly recalls the moment her world shattered. She was just twelve-years-old when [...]