HIV Care Win: Lesotho’s Back-to-Care Campaign has reconnected 1,802 Basotho who defaulted on antiretroviral therapy to treatment after tracing them across 106 health facilities, achieving an 88% success rate from 2,052 people who interrupted care between Oct 2025 and Jan 2026, in a nine-month EpiC-supported effort led by FHI 360 with the Ministry of Health. Safe Initiation Practices: The Ministry of Health, with WHO support, has launched a multisectoral male engagement initiative to improve health and safety during Lesotho’s initiation season, promoting disease prevention, stronger referral links between initiation schools and health facilities, and mental health and SRHR for boys and young men. Youth SRHR Push: Thamae LEC Primary School introduced the Ithate Youth Club to teach girls age-appropriate puberty, menstrual health, hygiene, self-esteem and SRHR, with regular parent meetings to encourage open discussion and reduce GBV risk. World Population Day: Lesotho marks World Population Day at Qalakheng, Mohale’s Hoek, with a focus on youth aspirations and maternal health, including the handover of specialized maternal equipment and essential medicines to Nts’ekhe Hospital. Road Safety Policy: The Ministry of Finance is developing a Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Policy to create a victim-centred compensation system and invite public comments from health professionals, road safety advocates and other stakeholders. Animal Health Watch: Spain reports continued Newcastle disease spread in poultry flocks, while Lesotho has declared itself free after resolving a single affected backyard operation.