The Reporter - Lesotho

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱: 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 Every day, countless people live with mental health challenges. Some struggle in silence, burdened by stigma and discrimination. Others find strength in sharing their experiences, turning adversity into hope and inspiring change. As Lesotho joins the world in commemorating World Mental Health Day 2026 under the theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” we recognize the courage and resilience of those who have navigated mental health challenges. Their voices are essential in shaping a more inclusive, compassionate, and responsive mental health system. In this documentary, we hear directly from people with lived experience, their families, health workers, and advocates. Their stories challenge stigma, foster understanding, and remind us of the importance of creating a society where seeking help is encouraged, support is accessible, and every voice is heard and valued. Watch 🎥 #WorldMentalHealthDay #PatientSafety #MentalHealthMatters #HealthForAll #Lesotho

People with an abnormal breast lump should seek medical care, even if the lump does not hurt. Most breast lumps are not cancer. Breast lumps that are cancerous are more likely to be successfully treated when they are small and have not spread to nearby lymph nodes. #BreastCancerAwareness #HealthForAll

Give Blood, Save Lives 🩸 Are you an eligible blood donor? Your donation could make a life-saving difference. Join us at the @UNLesotho Youth Festival for a blood donation drive. 📍 Venue:Makoanyane Square 📅 Date:Saturday, 24 October ⏰ 10:00 AM One donation can save multiple lives. Be a hero, donate blood! ❤️

The Lesotho Network of AIDS Service Organizations (LENASO), supported under the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use, briefed WHO Representative @IBNuwagira on its work on the Tobacco and Related Products Bill, and raised concerns about young people’s easy access to tobacco and nicotine products. #Lesotho #HealthForAll

Ahead of next week’s Integrated Deworming and HPV/Td Vaccination Campaign, the Ministry of Health, with support from @WHO, is conducting readiness assessments in Leribe, Butha-Buthe, Thaba-Tseka, and Qacha’s Nek. #VaccinesSaveLives #VaccinesWork

🎉 BUILDING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER! 🇱🇸 Get ready for the UN Day Youth Festival! 🎶🌍 Join us on 24 October 2026 at Makoanyane Square, Maseru, from 10:00 AM for a celebration of youth, culture, entrepreneurship and our shared future! 📍 Live music | Youth dialogues | Marketplace

𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐨 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟓 The Ministry of Health has successfully validated the National Health Policy 2025-2035, a landmark framework that will guide Lesotho's health sector for the next decade.

If you are worried that someone is at risk of suicide, here is what you can do:⁣ 💙 Talk to them about how they are feeling⁣ 💙 Encourage them to seek help⁣ 💙 Check in with them regularly⁣ 💙 If they are in immediate danger, contact the emergency services and do not leave them alone September 10 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. Learn more: who.int/news-room/fact… #ChangingTheNarrative #SuicidePrevention