The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Lesotho has been collaborating with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and implementing partners since 2007 to support improvement in public health policies, services, and capacity development. CDC plays a pivotal role in the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) program in Lesotho; in collaboration with other U.S. government agencies and implementing partners, CDC signed the PEPFAR Partnership Framework with the government of Lesotho in 2009. This document guides the implementation of PEPFAR funding in Lesotho. CDC’s work focuses on HIV counseling and testing, HIV treatment, laboratory services, and strategic information. CDC initiatives have improved access to HIV treatment, bolstered prevention efforts, and strengthened health systems.
CDC Staff
4 U.S. Assignees
5 Locally Employed Staff
1 Contractor
1 ASPPH Fellow
Lesotho at a Glance
Population: 1,924,381
Per capita income: $3,260
Life expectancy at birth: W 46/M 43 yrs
Infant mortality rate: 59/1,000 live births
Top 10 Causes of Death
- HIV/AIDS & TB
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Diarrheal diseases
- Neoplasms
- Neonatal disorders
- Diabetes/urological/blood/ endocrine disorders
- Self-harm & violence
- Chronic respiratory diseases
- Transport injuries
Source: Population Reference Bureau Fact Sheet, 2015
Source: GBD Compare (http://viz.healthmetricsandevaluation.org/gbd-compare/), 2015
What CDC Is Doing
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- Page last updated: July 20, 2017
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