HIV Prevention Breakthrough: UNAIDS reports major progress at the 26th International AIDS Conference in Rio, with new prevention options in the pipeline and countries including Zimbabwe showing strong reductions in new infections. HIV Treatment Access & Funding Pressure: An editorial highlights that ending the AIDS pandemic needs more than science, as US aid freezes and cuts threaten prevention and treatment momentum. Intersex Rights Reform: Zimbabwe is reviewing laws affecting intersex people after a landmark court challenge, with research and stakeholder input feeding recommendations to Cabinet. Maternal Health & Service Delivery: Rwanda’s drone blood delivery model is spotlighted as a lifesaving fix for emergency care delays—useful for Zimbabwe as health systems look to reduce access gaps. Rural Health & Animal Health: Masvingo steps up anthrax vaccinations ahead of El Niño, while Gwanda South runs free mobile donkey clinics to protect rural livelihoods and welfare. Public Health After Xenophobia: Zimbabwe urges returnees from South Africa’s xenophobic violence to get medical checks early for injuries, trauma and hidden illnesses. Hospital Modernisation: Hwange Colliery Hospital is upgrading with smart monitoring, piped oxygen and plans for an oncology centre. Health System Governance: Inmates at Chikurubi appeal for space amid overcrowding, raising concerns that directly affect health and legal access.