Yes 7. Did the organisation disclose information about its operations, budgets, structure, etc. X 8. Did the authority provide information without questioning the aims and motivations of the applicant? X 9. Did the organisation acknowledge the request for information within 7 days? No Partial Additional information LESOTHO n = 20 X X 10. Was the information received clear and understandable? Some responses were vague and repetitive. Total score: 13/20 6. MINISTRY OF HEALTH CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE www.gov.ls/ministry-of-health The website of this ministry is shallow and lacks information and structure, although it does contain a few news articles. The most up-to-date information is about office bearers. It does not have linked social media accounts. n = 20 Yes No Partial Additional information X Most of the recent information on the site is about office bearers, such as the Minister. Does the website contain the following: 1. Up-to-date information? 2. A description of the organisation’s powers and structure, as well as its functions and responsibilities? X 3. A list of laws, acts, etc, issued within the scope of its powers? X 4. Copies of reports, policies or programmes? 5. Information on budget and expenditure? X 6. Information about procurement procedures or signed contracts? X 7. Information about vacancy and employment procedures? X 8. The address, telephone number, and working hours of the organisation? X 9. The contact details of specific public officials? X X 10. A mechanism to request and receive responses to electronic messages and requests for information? X Total score: 7/20 CATEGORY 2: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION A request for the following information was sent to Ministry of Health: y Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, what has been its impact on: ¾ The ministry’s daily or basic functions? 11