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Lesotho has had:
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How Prepared Is Lesotho?
38
Not Ready
Lesotho is not ready for the next epidemic. They have shown commitment to improving preparedness, but an outbreak could cause a devastating loss of lives and disrupt political and economic stability.
Lesotho has finished their National Action Plan and is working on improving epidemic preparedness in one or more gap areas.
What Are Lesotho's Strengths & Gaps?
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Preparedness areas that a country has established to find, stop and prevent health threats. Learn More
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Real-Time Surveillance
Immunization
Top Gaps
Gaps are areas that the country should prioritize to improve so they will be better prepared to find, stop and prevent epidemics. Learn More
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Medical Countermeasures and Personnel Deployment
Emergency Response Operations
Are Your Neighbors Ready?
See Interactive MapEpidemic preparedness is not just about your country; it’s a global issue. Right now Lesotho is not ready for an epidemic. What happens when an epidemic breaks out in South Africa?
| Neighboring Countries | ReadyScore | Status |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 62 | Work to Do |
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