AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola Update: WHO says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is now the largest ever recorded, with cases topping 1,400 and deaths rising past 400, while Uganda reports 20 confirmed cases and WHO highlights improved contact tracing and surveillance. Health Response: WHO has listed the first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus for emergency use, and Uganda’s border screening and travel advisories are being strengthened. Legal Tensions: Martha Karua has sued Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba over her deportation, arguing it blocks her constitutional right to represent clients in the Besigye treason case. Media & Governance: A fresh debate continues over Uganda’s media clampdown after NTV Uganda and Daily Monitor shutdowns, with critics warning about press freedom and institutional independence. Agriculture & Climate-Smart Work: MAAIF handed vehicles to 69 districts to boost climate-smart agriculture monitoring. Banking: Housing Finance Bank launched a Trust Savings Account with interest and added insurance benefits. Regional Security: Uganda evacuated hundreds of citizens from South Africa amid xenophobic violence.
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