THE LAUNCH OF FREE TO SHINE CAMPAIGN BY THE FIRST LADY

The office of the Lesotho’s First Lady, Her Excellency ‘Maesaiah Thabane   official launched a ‘Free to Shine’ campaign in Lesotho at Queen Elizabeth II hospital on Thursday 22nd November 2018. Organization of African First Ladies of Africa (OAFLA) launched the “Free to Shine” Campaign as an effective strategy to operationalize the “Start Free, Stay Free and AIDS Free” framework. The Framework seeks to ensure that:

  • Every child is born and remain HIV free, every pregnant woman/mother living with HIV has access to lifelong HIV treatment (Start Free).

  • Every adolescent and young woman is able to protect themselves from HIV infection and realize their full potential without fear of sexual violence, abuse or exploitation (Stay Free).

  • Every child and adolescent living with HIV should has access to quality HIV treatment, care and support and realize their full potential without stigma and discrimination (AIDS Free)

As part of the launching their excellencies First Ladies of Lesotho and Malawi and other dignitaries took a tour to the PMTCT program at MCH and met expecting and nursing mothers. They also visited the adolescent health corner where they were briefed about the services provided at adolescent friendly corner, and met adolescent and young mothers. The First Lady will continue with the campaign throughout the country to deliver the message of START FREE, STAY FREE and AIDS FREE by 2030. 

The Honorable Minister of Health, Mr. Nkaku Kabi, and the First Lady, Her Excellency Mrs. Maesaiah Thabane during the launching of ‘Free to Shine’ Campaign in the country. 

Dignitaries during the launch of ‘Free to Shine’ Campaign at Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Maseru on thursday the 22nd November 2018. From left to right (seated): Honorable Minister of Health (Mr. Nkaku Kabi), the First Lady of Lesotho (Her Excellency Mrs. Maesaiah Thabane), the First Lady of Malawi (Her Excellency Prof. Gertrude Mutharika), and the UN Resident Coordinator (His Excellency Mr. Salvator Niyonzima).  

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