HIV Care Win: Lesotho’s Back-to-Care Campaign has reconnected 1,802 people living with HIV to antiretroviral therapy after they defaulted, reaching 106 health facilities nationwide in a nine-month push supported by FHI 360 and the Ministry of Health. NCD Push: Lesotho has launched a National Multi-sectoral NCDIs Coordinating Mechanism to tackle non-communicable diseases and injuries, aligning government, civil society, partners and the private sector to improve prevention and care. Safer Initiation Season: A multisectoral Male Engagement initiative on Safe Initiation Practices has kicked off in Phamong, Mohale’s Hoek, bringing health, police, home affairs and traditional leaders together to reduce preventable injuries, illnesses and deaths during initiation. Road Tragedy: In Botha-Bothe, eight people died after a truck carrying casual labourers crashed into a rock, and officials visited grieving families as investigations and support continue. Youth, Health & SRHR: Thamae LEC Primary School launched the Ithate Youth Club to teach girls puberty, menstrual health, hygiene, self-esteem and SRHR, with parent meetings to encourage open discussion. Migration Pressure: A rights group says Basotho are being refused entry at South Africa border posts, with alleged “declared undesirable/refused entry” stamps cutting people off from work, education and healthcare. Visa Updates: Spain says only eight African countries get visa-free entry in 2026, including Lesotho, while others need a Schengen visa. Animal Health: Lesotho has been declared free of Newcastle disease after resolving a single affected backyard case, while Spain reports new outbreaks in poultry.