DR PHOOKO RECEIVES EQUIPMENT AMOUNTING TO 917,649.00
	--The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) has received health equipment worth M917,649.OO donated by the World Health Organisation at an occasion held at the United Nations building on Tuesday. Handing over the equipment, the WHO representative to Lesotho Dr Angela Bensons said the equipment is meant to meet the needs of health sectors in the districts of Botha Bothe, Mokhotlong and Thaba Tseka. She said it will also be helpful in the promotion of the Adolescent Health in the country especially in the fight against HIV/AIDS which she said Lesotho has moved a step forward in sensitizing the nation about this disease. She indicated that as part of the donation, three 4X4 drive vehicles are already in different parts of the country assisting with immunization of children, and the last vehicle i being handed over today. Dr Bensons added that WHO intends to extend assistance to all districts, and in the Know Your Status campaign. Dr Motloheloa Phooko expressed his appreciation to the WHO for their daily involvement in the activities of the Ministry. He said the office equipment that is being donated today is valuable as some of the Health Sectors lack tables, cupboards and chairs. He indicated the challenge is now to protect the equipment from theft, keeping it in good condition so that future generations could use it.
	source: LENA