Mental Health Push: Mohlomi Hospital specialist Dr. Thabo Mokhothu says Lesotho’s mental health strain is being driven by unemployment, substance abuse, family breakdowns, debt and weakening social support, warning that high suicide, gender-based violence and homicide rates show a society under pressure, and urging people to seek help and reduce stigma. HIV Medicines Patent Challenge: PATAM and Third World Network have filed a Third-Party Observation at ARIPO challenging a broad Gilead Sciences HIV patent application, arguing earlier disclosures and prior scientific work mean the application may lack novelty and should be scrutinised before approval—potentially affecting access across ARIPO contracting states including Lesotho. Palliative Care Support: Standard Lesotho Bank will hand over a vehicle and donated items to Starlight Oasis of Hope Hospice in Maqhaka, Berea, to strengthen home-visit palliative care starting next month. Maternal Care Equipment for Rural Hospital: The Third Order, Society of St Francis (TSSF) donated over M80,000 worth of maternal and neonatal equipment to St. James Mission Hospital’s maternity ward in Mantsonyane, Thaba‑Tseka, addressing a critical shortage that forces some patients to travel far for services. Menstrual Health in Qacha’s Nek: Machabeng Government Hospital marked Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day with pad-use and disposal demonstrations, debates and school donations of sanitary towels and soap to help break stigma and keep girls in class. Winter Safety Reminder: A Maseru District Hospital paramedic urged the public to keep emergency numbers handy during winter as fire and child accidents rise, warning against filming incidents instead of helping or calling responders. Food Security Angle: A FAO-backed push highlights potatoes as a climate-resilient, locally grown option for nutrition and income, with Lesotho listed among countries selecting potato under the OCOP initiative.