AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola Preparedness: The outbreak in DR Congo has killed 5,026 people among 10,351 cases, raising concern about regional spread. Uganda’s experience managing treatment units is drawing attention: a Zambian emergency team visited to learn from its response. Transport Costs: Lango bus fares to Kampala rose by at least Shs10,000 from November 1 as operators cited soaring fuel and servicing costs, a burden traders warn could push up prices. Trade and Health: Uganda’s new HIV self-test factory has sent its first export consignment to Kenya; the producer aims to cut kit prices from Shs25,000–30,000 to about Shs7,000. AFCON 2027: Uganda is using a new CAF partnership to promote tourism, while government signed a Shs232b contract for an Egyptian firm to build Kabalega Airport’s terminal. Sport: Uganda’s women finished runners-up at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship, losing 35-15 to unbeaten India. National Service: Lt Col John Baptist Egesa, who donated blood 156 times, will receive an official burial in Busia today.
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