Design and Localisation of a Sustainable Electronic Logistics Management Information System for Lesotho

Authors

Masalemone Mokone, Ministry of Health, Lesotho

Lineo Mejaele, National University of Lesotho, Lesotho

Mookho Kheleli, National University of Lesotho, Lesotho

Penane Maime, National University of Lesotho, Lesotho

Khobatha Setetemela, National University of Lesotho, Lesotho

Lebajoa Mphatsi, National University of Lesotho, Lesotho

Khabo Morolong, National University of Lesotho, Lesotho

Lethusang Kotjomela, Chemonics, Lesotho

Published in

IST-Africa 2026 Conference Proceedings

ISSN: 2576-8581

ISBN: 978-1-905824-76-2

DOI: https://doi.org/10.67725/IST-Africa.2026.YJEJ4132

Publisher

IST-Africa Institute and IIMC International Information Management Corporation Ltd

Published in Ireland

Abstract

Efficient supply chain management in the health sector is essential for the continuous availability of essential medicines, medical supplies and other health commodities. Yet many low-resource countries still rely on fragmented or paper-based Logistics Management Information Systems (LMIS). In Lesotho, this fragmentation reduces data visibility, data accuracy and timely decision-making. This paper presents a case study on localising the OpenLMIS platform to address these challenges. It outlines the system's design process, contextual adaptations, and results from a pilot implementation across ten health facilities. Key innovations include customised workflows, a Point-of-Delivery microservice, improved stock visibility and alignment with national standard operating procedures. Pilot findings indicated improved data availability and positive user acceptance. The results highlight the importance of localisation, modular architecture, and capacity building for sustainable digital health systems.

Keywords

OpenLMIS, eLMIS, Supply-chain, Sustainability, Localisation

Cite this paper

M. Mokone, L. Mejaele, M. Kheleli, P. Maime, K. Setetemela, L. Mphatsi, K. Morolong and L. Kotjomela (2026) "Design and Localisation of a Sustainable Electronic Logistics Management Information System for Lesotho", IST-Africa 2026 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2026, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-76-2, https://doi.org/10.67725/IST-Africa.2026.YJEJ4132

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