Disability Rights: Lesotho’s disability groups warn that slow law and policy rollout, weak coordination, limited resources and poor disability data are still blocking full access to education, healthcare and jobs, as stakeholders meet in Maseru to push CRPD commitments and optional protocol steps. Safe Water Watch: Tlhaha-Lia-Tloka residents in Nazareth were told their well water is safe even though it sits under a cemetery, but officials will keep testing and urge routine cleaning and boiling if taste changes. HIV Treatment Return: Lesotho’s Back-to-Care Campaign reconnected 1,802 people who defaulted on ART to life-saving treatment across 106 facilities, reaching an 88% success rate. NCD Push: Lesotho launched a national multi-sectoral mechanism to coordinate action on non-communicable diseases and injuries, targeting shared prevention and better service delivery. Safer Initiations: A nationwide campaign on safe initiation practices begins in Phamong, Mohale’s Hoek, linking health education, disease prevention and stronger referral systems with traditional leaders and police. Youth Health & SRHR: Schools and youth clubs in Mohale’s Hoek and elsewhere step up Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights education, including puberty, menstrual health and safer decision-making. Migration Strain (Regional): Basotho migrant groups allege South African border refusals without clear reasons, raising fears for access to healthcare and work. Public Spending Training (Regional): SADC officials meet in Johannesburg to learn cost-benefit approaches for smarter spending on health and other services.