Public Health & Environment: WHO and the Pandemic Fund handed Lesotho medical and ICT equipment worth about M2.5 million to strengthen disease surveillance and faster outbreak response, supporting a “One Health” approach as climate-driven health risks grow. Water & Infrastructure: Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 2 continues to improve access in the highlands, with two newly completed bridges in Mokhotlong (Mabunyaneng and Khubelu) set to be unveiled, alongside earlier Senqu Bridge completion—key for year-round connectivity as Polihali reservoir works progress. Forestry & Conservation: Revenue Services Lesotho and the Forestry Department planted 2,000 trees at Ha Molipa, Kolonyama, Leribe, continuing a programme started in 2023 that has reached about 20,000 trees per year. Climate Risk & Livelihoods: New research warns that better climate forecasts won’t protect the poorest southern African livestock farmers unless paired with practical support like feed, drought insurance, targeted cash and improved market access. Food Systems & Nutrition: A school-feeding push across Africa is expanding coverage and could help tackle rising non-communicable diseases, but millions of children still attend school without food. Community & Rights: The People’s Matrix Association Lesotho called for a safer environment for LGBTQI people, urging communities to challenge stigma and abuse—especially during drought-related blame. Health Campaign: Qacha’s Nek deworming plans target thousands of children after high soil-transmitted helminth prevalence was found in past district surveys. Circular Economy: Lesotho’s wool and mohair value chain gets a boost through a multi-district roadshow encouraging local product development and higher-value enterprise.