Dr. Letlotlo Mafela

Dr. Letlotlo Mafela is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist with 23 years of practice at Qacha's Nek District Hospital. She specializes in maternal health, providing care throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period. Dr. Mafela is highly skilled in performing cesarean sections, managing high-risk pregnancies, and treating gynecological conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis, and ovarian cysts. In addition to obstetrics, she offers family planning, fertility counseling, and menopause management services. Dr. Mafela is committed to preventive care and early diagnosis, aiming to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce maternal mortality rates in Lesotho through timely and effective interventions.

Dr. Mafela has contributed to research in obstetrics and gynecology, particularly focusing on pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, and placental abnormalities. She has also conducted research on early prenatal care and its impact on reducing birth defects and preterm births. Dr. Mafela’s findings have been presented at medical conferences and have influenced maternal healthcare practices in Lesotho, with an emphasis on prevention and early intervention.

• Excellence in Obstetrics and Maternal Health (2012)

• Best Obstetrician of the Year (2017)

Dr. Letlotlo Mafela has authored several publications on obstetrics and gynecology, with a focus on maternal health, pregnancy complications, and preventive care. One of her key studies, published in 2015, examined the role of early prenatal care in reducing preterm births and maternal morbidity. She has also written about reducing cesarean section rates and promoting natural birth for low-risk pregnancies. Dr. Mafela’s work continues to shape best practices in maternal health and obstetric care in Lesotho.