Mobile Health Units

Over 70% of the population in Lesotho is in rural regions with no or infrequent access to healthcare.

We are dedicated to bringing essential healthcare to Lesotho’s most remote communities. Over 70% of the population lives in rural regions with no or infrequent access to healthcare. Through our Mobile Health Units, we deliver primary healthcare, HIV testing and treatment, maternal and child care, and much more—right where it is needed most.

Our first mobile health clinic launched in March 2020, serving 15 remote mountain areas in the Butha Buthe district. In September 2022, a second unit began operating in 15 additional areas in the Mokhotlong district. Together, these two units provide healthcare to 2,000 people each month, reaching approximately 24,000 people annually.

These innovative clinics are the result of a strong partnership with SolidarMed, global leaders in mobile healthcare delivery in resource-limited regions. By combining local knowledge with international expertise, we ensure high-quality, consistent care for those who need it most.

The Mobile Health Units provide a wide range of critical services, including:

  • HIV and TB testing and treatment, with roughly 55% of patients screened for TB.

  • Maternal and child care, including prenatal and postnatal services, family planning, and early childhood health support.

  • Malnutrition and vaccination programs—92% of children visiting the clinics have been treated for malnutrition or digestive parasites, and one-third have received essential childhood vaccines.

  • Primary healthcare and chronic disease management, including hypertension and general medical care.

  • COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, introduced in mid-2021 to meet evolving community needs.

By meeting people where they are, our Mobile Health Units remove barriers like distance, cost, and lack of access, giving families the care they need to survive and thrive.

 

Health Crisis and Statistics in Lesotho

Lesotho faces some of the world’s most severe health challenges:

  • Poverty: Over 57% of the population lives below the poverty line.

  • HIV: The second highest adult HIV prevalence in the world—1 in 4 adults is HIV positive.

  • Tuberculosis: The highest TB infection rate globally.

  • Maternal and child mortality: Women are 49 times more likely to die in childbirth than in Canada, and children under 5 face a mortality rate 24 times higher.

Our Mobile Health Units are designed to tackle these urgent health crises, delivering lifesaving care in partnership with local hospitals, health centers, and health authorities.

With your support, Bracelet of Hope can continue saving lives and improving health outcomes for thousands of vulnerable people across Lesotho’s most isolated regions.