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Main health risks for Lesotho
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Diseases transmitted by insects or animalsThere is no malaria or yellow fever in Lesotho.
There are cases of animal rabies in the country, but the risk remains low for tourists.
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Diseases transmitted by food, water or through the environmentDiarrheic diseases are frequent among travelers who do not take precautions.
The risk of bilharziosis must not be under-estimated. Due to this risk, travelers are advised not to bathe in fresh waters (lake, rivers) and should not walk bare-foot.
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Diseases transmitted by contact with infected peopleHIV is by far the highest cause of morbidity and mortality in Lesotho. HIV prevalence is very high; it is estimated that 25% of the population is HIV-positive.
The tuberculosis prevalence rate lies among the highest listed by the WHO.
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Emergency numbers
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In Lesotho, you can call the police by dialing 123, the firemen by dialing 122 and hospital by dialing 121.
Hospital: 121 ; Firemen: 122 ; Police: 123
Health infrastructures
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General conditionsIn case of a serious health incident, an emergency or an accident, it is recommended to go to South Africa to get treatment. If it is not possible, prefer the Maseru private hospital rather than the Queen Elisabeth II.
In case of rape, it is imperative to go immediately and directly to Bloemfontein for first aid and to receive an antiretroviral treatment. It is possible to have an ambulance come from Bloemfontein, which is 150km far from Maseru (1h30 by road). Bloemfontein mediclinic: phone + 27 (0) 51 404 6666, fax + 27 51 444 15 09
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Hospitals in MaseruMaseru private hospital: phone + 266 313 260
Queen Elisabeth II hospital: phone + 266 322 501
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