Lesotho has numerous hospitals and clinics dotted around the country, be they government establishments, private hospitals or church-affiliated clinics. These are ready to meet most minor ailments but the more serious are referred to other institutions in the Republic of South Africa, and mostly to Bloemfontein in the Free State Province of South Africa. Numerous doctors with private practices can be found throughout the country.
Being at such a high altitude means that Lesotho is free from Malaria, one of the more prevalent diseases in South and Southern Africa. However, visitors coming from countries where Cholera and Yellow Fever are found need to have valid medical certificates when entering Lesotho.