Values statement of the Lesotho Ministry of Health and Social Welfare

Values - Serve as guidelines for our conduct and behaviour as we work towards our vision.

• Quality our focus is on the people we serve and we will strive for excellence through evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Focus in pursuit of the interests of all Basotho, we put all before self. What we do matters.
• Teamwork we are committed to effective partnerships and we seek opportunities to form alliances. We stand by one another and behind one another. Service, sacrifice, confidence, transparency, truthfulness and flexibility are our hallmarks.
• Community we are a community that works with and adds value to communities through consultation.
• Caring we are committed to serving with empathy and compassion and embrace the values of the patient charter
• Integrity we are committed to act in an ethical, honest manner.
• Respect we believe that all people should be treated with consideration and dignity. We cherish diversity.
• Responsiveness we strive to be accessible, flexible, transparent, and to demonstrate a sense of urgency in our resolve and decision-making.
• Accountability - we are committed to measuring, achieving and reporting results, and to employing donor support wisely.
• Continuous Learning we are committed to technical competence through a constant upgrading of skills and knowledge sharing. We cherish the values of good
  science, innovation and objectivity.
• Change – We have the political will to support change processes that support our vision and mission.