Maternal health under climate pressure: MPs say climate change is worsening access to maternal care and raising gender-based violence risks in Mafeteng, where women must cross flooded rivers and travel long distances to reach services. HIV treatment safety: Maseru recovered 160 bottles of expired ARVs (TLD) dumped near the Mabolou River at Ha Thetsane; the medicines were quarantined and transferred for authorised disposal. Pandemic readiness boost: WHO’s Pandemic Fund supplied Lesotho with about M2.5m (US$150,000) in medical and ICT equipment to strengthen disease surveillance and emergency response. Primary care infrastructure at risk: The government’s planned shutdown of the Health Maintenance Project Implementing Unit (HM-PIU) on 30 Sept 2026 threatens water, power, sanitation and medical waste services across 226 facilities. Public health and hygiene: A food specialist warns that unsafe food handling—especially during funerals and gatherings—could be driving illnesses, urging community-led hygiene practices. Inclusive transport: Roads Directorate launched traffic signals with countdown timers and audible buzzers at the State Library intersection to help visually and hearing-impaired pedestrians. Health education for youth: NECDOL is training reception class teachers to assess children’s learning progress using digital tools. Health-related recall: Woolworths’ WBeauty shampoo was recalled after bacteria detection, with a COMESA alert covering cross-border buyers including Lesotho. Deworming drive: WHO-backed mass drug administration targets over 11,000 Qacha’s Nek children for deworming after earlier NTD findings. El Niño warning for farmers: Research says forecasts alone won’t protect the poorest livestock farmers unless paired with practical support like feed, insurance and market access. LGBTIQ+ inclusion in data: Lesotho’s 2026 census includes questions on gender identity and sexuality, with advocates saying it helps the community feel counted. Local health system connectivity: South Africa’s Vula referral app passed 3 million referrals, including Lesotho, helping rural clinics get specialist input faster.