Medical drones for Lesotho: Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane says a Rapokolana medical drone delivery hub will store medicines and fly them to remote clinics, with the first drone expected to operate by June 2027 after environmental assessments and preparations. Health service pressure: Parliament’s Social Cluster chair warns of a wider crisis after reports of expectant mothers giving birth without assistance at Berea Hospital and Mahobong Health Centre, calling for stronger action against misconduct by health workers. School nutrition hit by US cuts: GroundUp reports smaller portions and less nutritious meals at Semonkong primary schools after US funding ended, with maize-meal down 54% per pupil and cooking oil halved; the education ministry says it will investigate. Child rights review: The UN Child Rights Committee issued findings on Lesotho and others, highlighting concerns and recommendations on how children’s rights are protected. Food and health planning for El Niño: Maseru officials urged all sectors, including health, to coordinate early plans to reduce drought, water shortages and food insecurity expected with El Niño. Dairy dispute affecting farmers: Agriculture minister Selibe Mochoboroane told the Senate the Lesotho National Dairy has not paid farmers since July after Denmar left, and government is working to resolve ownership and payment issues. Public health and safety: A Lesotho-born Grade 10 pupil injured in South Africa’s Wedela mass shooting reportedly faced hospital demands for R28,000 before surgery, raising concerns about access to care.