5 Unhealthiest Countries In Africa

4. Lesotho  

Insider Monkey Score: 4

Lesotho is severely affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, with one of the highest prevalence rates in the world. In addition to HIV/AIDS, Lesotho faces a rising burden of non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, cancer, asthma, and diabetes.  In 2022-23, the Government of Lesotho maintained its health and education budget allocations at 13% and 11%, the same as in 2021-22.