Lesotho (Listeni/lɨˈsuːtuː/ li-soo-too), officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country and enclave, completely surrounded by its only neighbouring country, South Africa. It is just over 30,000 km2 (11,583 sq mi) in size and has a population slightly over two million. Its capital and largest city is Maseru. Lesotho is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The name Lesotho translates roughly into the land of the people who speak Sesotho. About 40% of the population live below the international poverty line of US $1.25 a day.
Food, water, land and health
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UNAIDS is leading the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals.UN Aids
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The DHS Program provides decision makers and program managers with the information necessary to plan, monitor and evaluate population, health, and nutrition programs.USAID Democratic and Health Surveys
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Free online database and additional resources of health and human rights law.Health and Human Rights resources
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The UN World Health Organisation regional offices in Africa. WHO Regional Offices in Africa
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The African Union Center for Disease Control and prevention.Africa CDC
Publications
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Provides access to the research output of university staff and students. National University of Lesotho Institutional Repository
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Science Magazine website.Science Magazine
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A list of free, Africa-related journals, provided by the ASCL Library.Free Africa-related journals
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