Dr. Michael Mokhesi

Dr. Michael Mokhesi is an experienced Family Medicine physician with 20 years of practice at Qacha's Nek District Hospital. He specializes in providing comprehensive healthcare to individuals of all ages, from newborns to elderly adults. Dr. Mokhesi is highly skilled in managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular diseases. He focuses on preventive care, offering routine health checkups, vaccinations, and health screenings to help prevent the onset of chronic conditions. Dr. Mokhesi believes in early diagnosis and patient education, ensuring that individuals manage their health proactively and effectively to avoid long-term complications.

Dr. Mokhesi has contributed to research in family medicine and chronic disease management, particularly focused on improving patient outcomes in managing diabetes and hypertension. His research includes studies on the effectiveness of lifestyle changes and medication adherence in controlling chronic diseases. Dr. Mokhesi has also explored the role of preventive healthcare in reducing the incidence of cardiovascular diseases and stroke in rural communities. His findings have been presented at regional healthcare conferences and have contributed to improving chronic disease care in Lesotho.

• Excellence in Family Medicine (2011)

• Best Chronic Disease Management Specialist (2015)

Dr. Michael Mokhesi has authored several papers on chronic disease management and preventive healthcare. One of his key publications, released in 2014, focused on improving medication adherence in hypertension and diabetes management. He has also written about lifestyle interventions in the management of cardiovascular health and the role of preventive health programs in reducing chronic disease burden. Dr. Mokhesi’s work continues to shape healthcare practices and improve chronic disease care in Lesotho.