AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola & Travel Impact: Uganda’s hospitality sector says recent Ebola-related travel advisories are driving cancellations and losses, blaming misinformation and harsh restrictions that have also disrupted airline operations and quarantine rules for travellers from Uganda/DRC. HIV Funding Crunch: UNAIDS warns aid cuts and tighter rights restrictions are triggering the “biggest storm” for HIV since the response began, with sharp drops in prevention services—PrEP access down and testing falling in high-burden countries including Uganda—raising fears of a new surge. Ebola in the Region: Reports from Kenya detail a protest death linked to the US-backed Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki, while WHO and partners continue pushing for stronger preparedness as the DRC outbreak worsens. Uganda Budget & Jobs: Finance Minister Henry Musasizi’s 2026/27 budget boosts education, skills and sports, including a 25% salary enhancement for primary and arts teachers, alongside plans tied to oil revenues and growth. Labour Migration Tracking: Government plans a digital tracking system for Ugandans sent abroad for work to improve monitoring and consular support. Conservation & Culture: ECOTRUST launches the ACBA Biodiversity Academy to share African-led solutions, while Uganda’s bark cloth tradition continues to gain attention for its cultural and economic value.
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