Blood shortage alert: Lesotho’s Health Minister Mamokete Ntšekhe urged Basotho to donate blood regularly, warning that shortages at Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital are contributing to preventable deaths, especially for accident victims, childbirth complications and patients needing transfusions. Digital health push: Econet Telecom Lesotho and UNDP signed an MoU to accelerate Lesotho’s digital transformation and AI agenda, aiming to strengthen connectivity and improve public service delivery. Community care for children: Maseru Mall marked King Letsie III’s birthday by donating gifts to SOS Children’s Village Lesotho, supporting children who have lost parental care. Education abroad: Forty Basotho students secured fully funded ICCR scholarships for undergraduate to master’s studies in India. HIV funding pressure: Reports at AIDS 2026 warned that global HIV response funding fell sharply in 2025 due to US cuts, threatening progress even as some countries—including Lesotho—reduced new infections. Safety and health in emergencies: The Disaster Management Authority warned of heavy snowfall in the highlands and extreme cold, urging people to avoid travel, protect livestock, and use heating safely to prevent fires. Sanitation drive: MP Sello Hakane said he is refurbishing toilets at Matikoe high school and building new ones at Tseka primary to improve hygiene and support SDG goals. Medtech market watch: WHX returns to Johannesburg, highlighting growing competition among global medical device firms across Southern Africa.