Health
Vaccines, malaria, insurance and emergency numbers. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor or an international vaccination centre.
Emergency numbers
According to France: hospital 121, fire 122, police 123. The UK lists 112 for all emergency services.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Lesotho, useful contactsGOV.UK (FCDO), Lesotho travel advice: getting help
Before you leave
Health infrastructure is weak; some specialist care is provided in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Practical adviceVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Lesotho, safetyFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Lesotho, useful contactsYellow fever: no vaccination certificate is required on entry. The CDC does not recommend this vaccine for this destination. Rules change: check them before departure and talk to a doctor or an international vaccination centre.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceCDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: LesothoMalaria: the CDC page does not report transmission in this country. If your trip includes other countries, ask a doctor for advice.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceCDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: Lesotho
Useful contacts
Contact details taken from the official sources cited. Check them before going.
Emergency numbers
Hospital 121, fire 122, police 123; 112 according to the UK.
France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Lesotho, useful contactsGOV.UK (FCDO), Lesotho travel advice: getting help· Oct 2, 2026
Hôpital privé de Maseru
Health, Maseru.
France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Lesotho, useful contacts· Oct 2, 2026
Hôpital Queen Mamohato (Tsepong)
Health, Maseru.
France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Lesotho, useful contacts· Oct 2, 2026
Sources for this guide
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Lesotho, useful contacts · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- GOV.UK (FCDO), Lesotho travel advice: getting help · Source updated: December 10, 2025 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Lesotho, safety · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: Lesotho · Source updated: August 25, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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