Safe Initiation Practices: Lesotho’s Ministry of Health, with WHO support, has launched a multisectoral male engagement initiative in Phamong (Mohale’s Hoek) to make initiation season safer, tackling preventable illnesses, injuries and deaths through health education, disease prevention and stronger referral links between initiation schools and health facilities. SRHR for Youth: World Population Day 2026 in Qalakheng (Mohale’s Hoek) will spotlight youth aspirations and maternal health, with UNFPA noting plans to hand over specialized maternal health equipment and medicines to Nts’ekhe Hospital. Girls’ SRHR Support: Thamae LEC Primary School introduced the Ithate Youth Club to help girls understand puberty, menstrual health, hygiene, self-esteem and SRHR, while also holding parent meetings to encourage open discussion and reduce GBV risk. TB Warning for Southern Africa: A new SADC TB progress report says incidence has fallen 26% since 2016, but Lesotho still records the highest TB incidence in the region (664 per 100,000), with elimination targets at risk without faster action. Road Safety Policy Input: Lesotho’s Finance Ministry is inviting public comments on a new Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Policy aimed at a modern, victim-centred compensation system for road accident injuries and deaths. Community Health & Wellness: Vodacom Lesotho is sponsoring the Mountain Runners Athletics Club race (Sept 5) to promote healthy living and youth opportunities, with categories from 5km to 21km. Food & Nutrition Culture: A local guide highlights traditional Lesotho snacks—maize-based treats like makoenya and thotlo, plus peanut and sweet options—useful for everyday wellness conversations.