Lake Kariba Ferry Disaster: A passenger ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba, with police confirming 90 people and five crew aboard and rescue teams racing to find survivors; early reports vary on deaths and missing, and authorities are treating it as a major disaster. Flu Alert, No Panic: Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health says rising influenza cases are following the usual winter pattern, urging people—especially children, older adults, pregnant women and those with conditions like diabetes, heart disease, asthma and HIV—to seek care early if symptoms worsen. Police Doctor Shortage: Zimbabwe’s police say Masvingo has had no resident doctor for three years, relying on periodic secondments from other provinces to manage staff health checks and records. Emergency Care Law Criticised: A newly enacted Medical Services Amendment Act requires private hospitals to stabilise critical emergencies for up to 48 hours, but lawyers warn of contradictions and unfunded burdens that could leave patients and facilities in legal limbo. Breastfeeding Support in Beitbridge: World Breastfeeding Week was marked with community training and demonstrations, including father and grandparent involvement, to strengthen safe breastfeeding practices. Youth, Sport and Substance Abuse: International Youth Day events will use sport to push “no to drugs, no to doping,” linking clean participation with mental health and wellbeing.