Maternal Mental Health Alliance for Lesotho (MMHAL)
About AAMMH's Lesotho Chapter
Maternal Mental Health Alliance for Lesotho(MMHAL) is a testament of the power of collaboration. It was established through the Community Health Intervention through Musical Engagement (CHIME) project in September 2025.
MMHAL is a multisectoral network uniting government, NGOs, academia, the private sector, and people with lived experience to promote the integration of maternal mental health into primary health care. Its success in gaining support from its local Ministry of Health is commendable and inspirational.
Objectives
strengthen multi-sectoral collaboration
advocate for the integration of maternal mental health into national policies and guidelines
build leadership and governance capacity
promote the development of evidence-based, integrated intervention packages for perinatal women
Outcomes
Official launch
The launch of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance for Lesotho was attended by an astounding 85 participants from four government ministries, civil society, international partners, academia, and media. The programme featured presentations from WHO, CHIME, MMHAL, and people with lived experience, while celebrating Lesotho’s rich cultural heritage through creative performances, poetry, and dance.
international conference for maternal mental health in Africa 2025
Moroesi Makhetha representing the Lesotho alliance, presented under the abstract titled “CHIME: A Participatory Community Health Intervention through Musical Engagement for Maternal Mental Health” at 4th International Conference for Maternal Mental Health in Africa (ICAMMHA 2025).
Bold Ideas for Brighter Futures 2026
The team introduced the Maternal Mental Health Alliance for Lesotho to a wider audience at the Bold Ideas for Brighter Futures 2026: 2nd Global Conference on Child and Adolescent Mental Health. The speakers were alliance representatives Moroesi Makhetha and Malebanye David Lerotholi. They highlighted some of the key successes such as the integration of mental health into existing maternal and child health guidelines. Their presentation titled ‘The Lesotho Alliance for Maternal Mental Health: A Collaborative Approach to Strengthen Child and Adolescent Mental Health’ was presented under the theme ‘Strengthening mental health policy responses for, and with, children and adolescents.’
Country Representatives
Moroesi Makhetha
Dr Thabo Mokhothu
Mampho Mafereka
Contact Lammh2025@gmail.com for more information.
Members of AAMMH in Lesotho
Ministry of Health Lesotho is a member of the the Lesotho Alliance for Maternal Mental Health. The vision of the health sector, is to have a healthy nation, living a quality and productive life. Its mission is to enhance a system that will deliver quality health services efficiently, effectively, and equitably to all Basotho.
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At the heart of Love Maternity Lesotho is a commitment to community and care. We understand that every pregnancy journey is unique, and we strive to create a supportive environment where mothers feel valued, informed, and empowered. Through our services, workshops, and resources, we are here to help mothers embrace motherhood with love, strength, and confidence.