School Health Policy of Lesotho

The School Health Policy of Lesotho seeks to establish and promote policies for the development and management of vital services within the school setting for both learners and employees. The School Health Policy is a result of an extensive consultative process involving various players in and outside Lesotho. The needs and expectations of the learners, employees and society were considered and reconciled in arriving at the policies. The Policy encourages the participation of other players through a multi-sectoral approach. Ultimately, the School Health Policy is envisaged to also make an impact on care and support issues that threaten to retard the gains made in education over the years specifically, HIV and AIDS.