AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Response: WHO and Africa CDC urged Uganda to keep pushing community-led action as DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak worsens, warning the virus is spreading faster than current response efforts. Travel Curbs: The U.S. tightened Ebola travel rules, routing some passengers through designated airports and restricting commercial flights for people recently in DRC. Public Health Tech: Russia says it has developed and delivered PCR test kits for the Bundibugyo Ebola strain, including to Uganda and DRC. Security & Justice: Police in Mukono arrested four after human skulls and skeletal remains were found in a home, with investigators probing suspected ritual practices. Crime & Sports: Ugandan football captain David Owori (SC Villa) died after a brutal ambush near his Kampala home; police opened an investigation. Road Safety: Uganda moved to tighten school transport rules after crashes involving learners, including stricter inspections and specialised driver certification. Parliament & Defence: MPs approved UPDF deployment to Gaza under an international stabilisation force. Youth & Pan-Africa: Reach A Hand Africa convened a Pan-African youth summit under Agenda 2063, focusing on measurable youth action. Digital Uganda: MTN launched MTNTV, a streaming platform with live TV, radio, movies and sports. Accountability: Auditor General reports flagged failures and delays in major World Bank road and Nagoya Protocol projects.
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