Safe Initiation Practices: Lesotho’s Ministry of Health, with WHO support, has launched a multisectoral male engagement initiative in Phamong, Mohale’s Hoek, kicking off a nationwide campaign to make initiation season safer—through health education, disease prevention, and stronger referral links between initiation schools and clinics, with traditional leaders and police among the partners. SRHR for Girls: Thamae LEC Primary School introduced the Ithate Youth Club to help girls understand puberty, menstrual health, hygiene, self-esteem, and SRHR, while also involving parents to reduce misinformation and harmful practices linked to GBV. World Population Day: Lesotho will mark World Population Day 2026 at Qalakheng, Mohale’s Hoek, with a focus on youth aspirations and maternal health, including a handover of specialized maternal health equipment and essential medicines to Nts’ekhe Hospital. Road Safety Policy: The Ministry of Finance is seeking public input on a Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Policy to create a modern, victim-centred compensation system for people injured or killed in road crashes. TB Warning for the Region: A new SADC TB progress report says Lesotho has the highest TB incidence in the region and that progress is plateauing as funding gaps threaten 2030 elimination targets. Newcastle Disease Update: WOAH reports Lesotho has resolved its Newcastle disease outbreak and is now declared free, with only one affected backyard premises previously recorded. Healthy Youth Through Sport: Cycling and karate events in Maseru are encouraging youth fitness and mental wellbeing, including more participation by girls.