UNFPA Lesotho

A least developed country according to the Human Development Index, Lesotho is a landlocked country surrounded by South Africa. With more than half the population living below the poverty line, it faces major challenges including high HIV prevalence and a high maternal mortality rate. UNFPA initiatives in Lesotho, among others, provide support to reduce maternal mortality, prevent HIV, particularly among youth, reduce gender inequality, and develop quality data related to population issues.

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Población

  • Population aged 0-14

  • Population aged 15-64

  • Population aged 65+

Salud materna y neonatal

  • Partos atendidos por personal de salud cualificado

Salud sexual y reproductiva

  • Tasa de prevalencia del uso de anticonceptivos, cualquier método

  • Demanda no satisfecha

Educación

Fecundidad

Tasa de fecundidad total, mujeres, 2010-2015

Esperanza de vida

Esperanza de vida al nacer, 2010-2015

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Programme activities

  • All resources
  • Core
  • Non - core
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Suministros de salud View Portal

All contraceptives - Lesotho

No Data Available
Supplies economic impact

Impact on lifespan in Lesotho*

1,211
Healthy years of life saved (women)
7,304
Healthy years of life saved (children)
8,514
Healthy years of life saved (women and children)
138,483
Direct healthcare costs saved (2015 USD)*
Supplies health impact

Health impact in Lesotho

18
Maternal deaths averted
86
Child deaths averted
653
Unsafe abortions averted
Supplies demographic impact

Demographic impact in Lesotho

5,145
Unintended pregnancies averted
1,132
Abortions averted
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Noticias

UNFPA works with survivors of violence and with law enforcement. But with studies showing that young herders are frequently among the perpetrators of violence, it became clear that efforts must be directed towards them, as well. © UNFPA Lesotho
News
To tackle sexual violence in Lesotho, programme targets men and boys
HABA TSEKA, Lesotho – “Before, I never used a condom, and I would force myself violently onto girls
11 Enero 2018
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’Mantina Mphohle receiving health services inside a new mobile clinic, near the factory where she works. © UNFPA Lesotho
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For busy garment workers in Lesotho, health care comes on wheels
MAPUTSOE, Lesotho – When factory worker ’Mantina Mphohle, 31, was hit by a car recently, she took t
18 Octubre 2016
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