HIV Prevention: NAC has deployed 20 key populations peer educators in Bubi District to curb new HIV infections among female sex workers, with 326 enrolled in Q1 2026 and outreach reaching remote mining areas. HIV + Mental Health + NCDs: NAC is also integrating drug/substance abuse prevention, mental health and non-communicable disease services into HIV response to help end AIDS by 2030. Malaria Alert: Gweru recorded 21 malaria cases and one death in the first half of the year, with officials warning mosquitoes are carrying parasites even in areas usually near malaria-free. Child Safety: Two ECD learners drowned at Hartzell Central Primary School in Mutare after allegedly accessing a disused pool for over 20 years; two school employees were arrested and charged with culpable homicide. Medical Aid Fight: Parliament is set to debate proposed amendments to SI 330 that would stop medical aid societies from owning or running facilities—funders warn it could destabilise the sector and raise risks for patients. Public Health + Service Delivery: President Mnangagwa launched a Citizens Engagement and Scoring Platform where residents will rate local authorities on health and environment, water, sanitation, waste, roads, housing and social amenities. Gender-Based Violence: Police report a Chitungwiza man allegedly sexually assaulted and robbed by three women after being lured into a vehicle; investigations include medical exams. Road Safety Support: The Insurance Council of Zimbabwe pledged funeral and medical compensation for victims of the Chiredzi bus-train crash declared a national disaster. Ebola Funding: Donors pledged $910m for Ebola response in DR Congo and Uganda, as calls grow for access to an experimental treatment.