AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Alert: Kenya’s first confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola case has put regional health surveillance under scrutiny: the patient travelled from DR Congo through Uganda and flew from Kampala to Nairobi before dying. Kenyan authorities are tracing passengers and other contacts, while Uganda has raised its alert. Cross-Border Trade: Uganda has urged South Sudan to protect Ugandan businesses after reports that foreign traders were being barred from operating, and asked affected traders to report restrictions to diplomatic missions. Household Costs: The shilling has weakened 5% against the dollar since February, according to the World Bank, as oil costs, import demand and global financial pressures weigh on the currency. Rural Health: A study of Ugandan clinics found solar power added an average 11.5 operating hours a day and was linked to more attended births and patients, highlighting the health benefits of reliable electricity. Online Safety: Uganda has launched a campaign to help children use the internet safely, calling on parents, schools, technology firms and government to work together.
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