HIV Prevention Rollout: President Cyril Ramaphosa will launch South Africa’s rollout of the twice-yearly HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir in Secunda, Mpumalanga on 5 June, with Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and partners including the Global Fund expected to attend. Child Safety Crisis: New Department of Justice figures released for Child Protection Month show 890 rape cases where children were the perpetrators in 2025/26, alongside rising statutory rape cases and thousands of reported child sexual abuse cases—experts warn this points to wider protection failures, not just “criminal behaviour by children.” Ebola & Public Health at Borders: As Ebola spreads in Congo, North American hosts and airlines have introduced travel restrictions for people coming from high-risk Central African regions ahead of the World Cup, aiming to reduce importation risk. Pharmacy Access: Dis-Chem says its TLC franchise wholesale model could expand to as many as 500 stores, targeting growth in South Africa’s independent pharmacy market. Tobacco Harm Reduction Watch: Kenya’s “Path to Smoke-Free” ranking highlights affordability and access gaps for alternatives like nicotine pouches and vaping, warning that policy and pricing could blunt harm-reduction gains. Responsible Gambling Warning: South Africa’s gambling revenue hit a record R75bn in 2024/25, while help-seeking rose sharply—commentary links the surge to financial stress and urges stronger responsible gambling protections.