MASERU
Maseru is the capital city of Lesotho, situated on the western border of the country along the Caledon River, marking the boundary with South Africa; it is the largest urban center in Lesotho. Maseru’s 2024 population is now estimated at 469,431. In 1986, the population of Maseru was 98,017.
HEALTHCARE INSIGHTS
- In June 2024, the Maseru District Hospital and Eye Clinic opened its doors to the public.
- The Queen ‘Mamohato Hospital, with its three filter clinics, is bringing modern healthcare to half a million people in the Maseru district.
- The hospital also serves as the national teaching and referral hospital.
- The construction of the new Cancer Care facility in Maseru is underway, with support from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
LIST OF MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS
| Sr. No | INSTITUTION | PROGRAMMES | TYPE |
| 1 | National Health Training College (NHTC) | · Nursing Assistant · Diploma Courses | Public |
| 2 | Family Medicine Specialty Training Program (FMSTP) | · Post Graduation Diploma and Master in Family Medicine | Public |
| 3 | National University of Lesotho (NUL) – Faculty of Health Sciences | · BSc in Nursing, Midwifery, Environmental Health, Nutrition and Pharmacy · Post Graduation in Public Health | Public |
LIST OF HOSPITALS
| PUBLIC HOSPITALS | |
| Sr. No | HOSPITAL |
| 1 | Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital – 425 Beds |
| 2 | Maseru District Hospital and Eye Clinic- 200 Beds |
| 3 | Makoanyane Military Hospital – 40 Beds |
| PRIVATE HOSPITALS | |
| Sr. No | HOSPITAL |
| 1 | Villa Private Hospital |
| 2 | Maseru Private Hospital |
| 3 | Willie’s Hospital |
LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC CENTRES
- Elite Path Laboratory
- PathCare Maseru
- Maluti Neuro Diagnostic
- Reliance Medical Laboratory
- Target Pathology Laboratory
NRL Clinical Pathology