Health Funding & HIV: Reports at AIDS 2026 warn global HIV funding fell 25% in 2025, driven largely by reduced US support, putting treatment and prevention gains at risk. HIV Prevention Rollout: Lenacapavir PrEP is being rolled out across several African countries, but supply challenges are already emerging as demand grows. Local Blood Shortage: Lesotho’s Health Minister urges Basotho to donate blood regularly, citing shortages at QMMH that affect accident victims, childbirth complications and patients needing transfusions. Community Health & Care: Standard Lesotho Bank donates winter clothing and blankets to toddlers living with incarcerated mothers, supporting vulnerable families during cold weather. Disaster Preparedness: The Disaster Management Authority issues alerts for heavy snowfall in the highlands, rain and thunderstorms in lowlands, and extreme cold—urging safer travel and coordinated livestock movement. Environment & Water: LHDA plans to plant 40,000 trees around LHWP sites to support healthier rangelands and better water collection. Governance & Hospital Funding: QMMH’s bid for extra budget support is stalled as lawmakers demand changes to governance and salary structures. Drug Safety & Justice: A Maseru magistrate sentences two men to five years for cocaine possession, stressing the harm drugs cause to families and communities. Connectivity for Health Access: Econet expands telecom towers to improve coverage and support digital access, including for healthcare and financial services. Dog Attack Recovery Fund: Donations surpass M1.3 million for 12-year-old Nnete Leotlela’s facial reconstruction after a dog attack, with costs continuing to rise.