Lesotho

Updated: August 2025

Mpox

Mpox has not been reported in Lesotho.

Bird Flu

H5N1 bird flu was first detected in June 2021 on a farm in Ha Penapena, Maseru.

Human cases of bird flu

Avian influenza has never been identified in humans in the country.

COVID-19

The first imported COVID-19 case was confirmed in April 2020.

WHO COVID-19 dashboard.

Air Pollution Website

AIR POLLUTION MEMBER WEBSITE

Latest news, facts, affected locations and more.

HMPV INFORMATION

HMPV facts and FAQs, and other respiratory illnesses.

International SOS Podcast on "HMPV in China"