HIV & health funding shock: The US says it will wind down health assistance to Zimbabwe after Harare halted talks on a proposed US$367m bilateral health MoU, raising fears for services used by about 1.2 million people living with HIV, including ARVs, testing, counselling and lab monitoring. Maternal health push: At UNGA, the UK pledged over £540m for reproductive and maternal healthcare, including contraception for 15m women a year and tools to cut postpartum bleeding—most maternal deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa. Mental health at work: NSSA says mental health must be part of workplace safety and social security, warning poor wellbeing can reduce concentration and raise accident risk. Climate-health warning: WHO classifies the developing El Niño’s health impact as a Grade Three emergency, with flooding and drought expected to worsen outbreaks, malnutrition and unsafe water—Zimbabwe is flagged among high-risk countries. Rabies prevention: Boehringer Ingelheim and AWARE launch a Stop Rabies project in Tsholotsho, focusing on dog vaccination, population management and child-focused education. Health workforce: 207 primary care nurses and midwives graduated at Murambinda, urged to uphold professional standards and keep learning. Disability inclusion: Women with disabilities call for better access to healthcare, assistive devices, disability-friendly infrastructure and interpreters under Zimbabwe’s NDS2. Drones for care: CAAZ approved Drone Solutions’ BVLOS medical deliveries, enabling faster transport of emergency supplies, vaccines and medicines. Food security response: Government begins El Niño drought mitigation with a six-pillar plan covering grain reserves, climate-smart farming, livestock protection and coordination. Local conservation with health links: Bubi District runs hospital clean-up and tree planting to support a cleaner environment and food security.