Lesotho's death rate increased dramatically from 10.0 in 1990 to 20.6 in 2005 due to the devastating impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, which overwhelmed healthcare systems and reduced life expectancy. Public health interventions and international aid in the late 2000s began reversing this trend, with the rate declining to 12.9 by 2020.
The slight rise to 14.2 in 2021 reflects the additional burden of COVID-19, which compounded existing health challenges. The decline to 14.1 in 2022 suggests recovery, but Lesotho continues to face long-term health system challenges and a high disease burden.
The slight rise to 14.2 in 2021 reflects the additional burden of COVID-19, which compounded existing health challenges. The decline to 14.1 in 2022 suggests recovery, but Lesotho continues to face long-term health system challenges and a high disease burden.
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