Dr. Peter Mokoena

Dr. Peter Mokoena is an experienced General Medicine and Emergency Care physician with 27 years of practice at Qacha's Nek District Hospital. He specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, including heart disease, respiratory infections, gastrointestinal disorders, and infectious diseases. Dr. Mokoena is highly skilled in emergency care, managing trauma cases, cardiac emergencies, stroke, severe infections, and other life-threatening conditions. His expertise allows him to handle critical situations with efficiency and quick decision-making. In addition to emergency care, he provides preventive health services, offering routine health checkups, vaccinations, and screenings to detect emerging conditions and manage chronic diseases effectively.

Dr. Mokoena has been actively involved in research in general medicine and emergency care, particularly focusing on improving patient outcomes in emergency settings and early interventions for cardiac and trauma care. His research includes studies on rapid response protocols in emergency departments, patient triage, and postoperative care for trauma victims. Dr. Mokoena has also studied the role of preventive care in reducing hospital admissions due to chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. His work has been presented at regional medical conferences and has contributed to improving emergency care protocols and chronic disease management in Lesotho.

• Excellence in Emergency Care (2010)

• Best General Medicine Provider (2015)

Dr. Peter Mokoena has authored several studies on general medicine and emergency care. One of his key publications, released in 2015, focused on the impact of early intervention in cardiac arrest and stroke patients. He has also contributed to research on prevention strategies for chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes and their role in reducing hospital admissions. Dr. Mokoena’s work continues to shape emergency care standards and general medicine practices in Lesotho.