Mokhothu Makhalanyane

"However, despite these successes, weaknesses remain in programme support mechanisms, particularly in areas like viral load testing and the availability of trained personnel."

"Accountants, I understand you work under very difficult circumstances at times. When asked to endorse actions you know are unethical, refuse! Keep showing up and don’t give up. Condemn corruption wherever it appears—whether in government or opposition. I will continue to do the same."

"We need a policy direction based on a thorough situational analysis that addresses the prevailing health challenges."

"One of the key challenges facing health programmes is ensuring that funding supports critical interventions. These investments are vital to ensuring essential services are adequately funded and to protect citizens during crises."

"The government must take full responsibility by prioritising domestic funding and strategic planning to safeguard health programmes from external uncertainties."

"Strategic planning and policy formulation are crucial,” he stressed, appealing to the ministry to develop a framework that supports annual budget increases."

"Without a healthy population, the economy cannot thrive, and critical workforce segments are at risk from non-communicable diseases. Health must remain a priority across all sectors, with government leadership ensuring that budgets are protected and efficiently utilised."

"It is time for Lesotho to reduce reliance on foreign aid and focus on financing core health sector activities. By doing so, we would have safeguarded the country from potential collapse."

"This country is destroyed more by corruption than anything else. Conflict of interest and unethical behaviour among leaders are crippling our systems. Not only is the country suffering, but political parties are also being torn apart by these unethical practices."

"When accountants are empowered to maintain high standards, we are better equipped to prevent financial misconduct before it happens."

"The oversight institution is one of the strongest pillars. Even when we, as politicians, fail, these systems ensure that the government continues with its national plans. They keep us on track, even when we are ‘drunk’ on power."

"We must fight corruption within the government’s executive branch and eliminate it among members of Parliament. Corruption must be removed from the judiciary and completely eradicated in the private sector."