Wellness push: Colonel Minnie Baloyi-Chiwenga’s Wellness Plus Movement is sparking Zimbabwe-wide talk on exercise and nutrition, with a US$10,000 weight-loss challenge drawing attention to everyday health and prevention. HIV care focus: A Bulawayo report highlights how “second-line” HIV treatment failure is more complex than switching pills, underscoring the need for strong follow-up and viral re-suppression support. Rabies prevention: Boehringer Ingelheim and AWARE are launching a Stop Rabies project in Tsholotsho, aiming to vaccinate about 15,000 dogs a year and protect children and communities using a One-Health approach. Workplace health & pay: Retail and wholesale workers in Zimbabwe are set to earn at least US$331 (up from US$150–US$200 for many), easing pressure that can worsen health risks. Public health funding shock: The US says its health programmes in Zimbabwe end after government declined a bilateral health MOU, with a handover planned for HIV prevention and treatment gains. El Niño warning: WHO-linked research flags El Niño heat as a major health threat across the region, with Zimbabwe projected to face hundreds of extra deaths. Violence and health: ZRP reports multiple murder-suicide cases in three days, including poisonings and deaths tied to relationship disputes—raising urgent concerns for mental health and safety.