Health System Upgrade: United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) is set to expand diagnostic capacity with a US$1.5m specialised laboratory, aiming to cut delays and reduce the need for patients to travel for advanced tests. Returnee Health Assurance: Government has dismissed claims of an HIV treatment crisis for Zimbabweans returning from South Africa, saying returnees at Beitbridge Reception and Support Centre are screened and linked to care, with ARV supplies and referrals in place. Public Health & Safety in Care: A coroner’s inquest abroad linked a social media influencer’s death to complications from penis filler, highlighting risks of elective cosmetic procedures and the importance of safe clinical practice. Community Health Needs: Dzivarasekwa residents are pushing Harare City Council to prioritise secondary schools, expanded health facilities, better roads, and improved water and sewer services in the 2027 budget. Language Access for Services: The Public Service Commission is running a five-day Venda Language Orientation Programme in Matabeleland South to improve communication between public servants and local communities, including health workers. Drought Preparedness for Nutrition: Humanitarian agencies activated anticipatory action ahead of forecast drought, targeting nearly 100,000 people with drought-tolerant inputs and climate-smart training to protect food and nutrition security. Veterinary Regulation: Zimbabwe’s new veterinary council is set to modernise the regulatory framework to strengthen animal health, public health, and food security.