Cross-border Ebola readiness: Kenya and Uganda launched a joint assessment at the Busia One Stop Border Post with ECSA-HC to check Ebola preparedness, screening gaps, and Standard Operating Procedures, using WHO tools and corrective actions at the busy trade corridor. Winter respiratory alerts: South Africa confirmed its first winter COVID-19 case, while Lesotho is investigating influenza-like illness reports in seven districts, urging hygiene and care for vulnerable groups. Community water pressure in Maseru: Villagers in Matukeng and nearby areas say they still haul water from distant streams despite Lesotho’s “water wealth,” warning shortages raise disease risk and demand fair access to safe drinking water. GBV coordination push: Lesotho stakeholders were urged to revive and strengthen the Anti-GBV Coordination Forum to improve prevention, protection, response and survivor support through better collaboration. Health workforce and safety: LEPEU brought services closer to Mapoteng members and highlighted plans for a Health Sector Bargaining Council to prioritise health and safety at workplaces. Nuclear safety in healthcare: Regional health officials met in Nairobi to strengthen safe use of nuclear and radiation technologies, including regulatory capacity across countries with emerging disease threats. Disability grant strain: A Maseru mother caring for a daughter with severe disabilities described how the Disability Grant barely covers essentials like food and diapers. Military fitness concerns: Lesotho’s Military Training Institute warned recruits are arriving with declining physical fitness linked to drugs and poor nutrition, calling for healthier youth lifestyles.