Rabies & dog control: Sri Lanka’s rabies prevention strategy is under fresh pressure as veterinary groups warn the country may be spending too much on post-bite treatment instead of fully eliminating rabies in dogs, even as vaccination and a proposed Rabies Elimination and Dog Registration Bill remain in debate. HIV update: Health authorities report 860 new HIV cases over the past year, bringing Sri Lanka’s total to 7,403, with testing coverage reported at 1.2 million and officials urging early diagnosis and treatment. Rabies programme sabotage claims: Veterinary associations allege an “unforeseen hand” is trying to undermine the rabies prevention programme, following claims of large-scale dog vaccination progress. Snakebite prevention focus: Sri Lanka’s 110,000 annual snakebite burden is highlighted at a World Snake Congress in Kandy, with renewed attention on prevention and public awareness. Housing & health link: Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya marks World Habitat Day by vesting 5,000 public houses and launching a Habitat Satisfaction Index, tying safer living conditions to dignity and wellbeing. Health governance & rights: Human Rights Watch says Sri Lanka’s proposed Protection of State from Terrorism Bill keeps abusive powers, raising concerns for civil freedoms that affect health access and community safety. Legal/FCID case: Shiranthi Rajapaksa seeks anticipatory bail over the Siriliya Saviya probe, citing risk of arrest on return after medical treatment abroad. Public health tech: A Sri Lankan scientist in the US develops NASA-supported 3D-printed protein cookies from plastic and plant waste, aiming to turn discarded materials into nutrition.