THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO COMBINED SECOND TO EIGHTH PERIODIC REPORT UNDER THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS AND INITIAL REPORT UNDER THE PROTOCOL TO THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN AFRICA 437. In 2015, the budget that was allocated to the Ministry of Health was 13 percent of the entire national budget. In 2016, the Government met the target of allocating 15 percent of the national budget to the Ministry of Health as enshrined in the Abuja Declaration. 438. Lesotho National Health Strategy for Adolescents and Young People 2015-2020. According to the Strategy, adolescents and young people have a right to access information, skills and services concerning their health. The Strategy also addresses issues of prevention; contraception and education programmes for young people. 439. National Strategic Development Plan 2012/2013-2016-2017: The aim of the plan is to improve quality, quantity of healthcare services and to retain skilled health professionals/personnel; to increase coverage and access to health services; to strengthen the management and accountability of health facilities and systems. And to promote research and documentation of traditional medicine. 440. The government of Lesotho has established healthcare centres in order to improve access to healthcare services. Over and above these, it has also partnered with faith-based health centers, such as the Christian Health Association of Lesotho (CHAL) to work together to improve access. These centres have amongst others, Mother’s waiting rooms established by the Ministry of Health in partnership with the World Vision in 2015, with a view to improve access to maternal healthcare by pregnant women. So far the facilities are available in Berea and Mohale's hoek districts. New health centers were introduced in Sefikaneng, Makhunoane and Lenkoane village 441. The government of Lesotho also undertakes in collaboration with civil society organizations in the implementation of Key Population Vulnerable to HIV Program which assesses and seeks to improve accessibility of health care services to key populations such as LGBTI’s, Sex workers and people using injectable drugs. Public education 151