AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEbola Emergency Escalates: The WHO has raised the Ebola risk in DR Congo to “very high” as the outbreak surges past 200 deaths, with officials reporting 204 deaths from 867 suspected cases, while Uganda confirms three more Bundibugyo infections to take its total to five. Cross-Border Pressure: Africa CDC warns 10 more countries are at risk, citing “high mobility and insecurity,” and India has issued a travel advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. Response Under Fire: In eastern Congo, attacks on Ebola centres are intensifying—Red Cross volunteers have died after handling bodies, and treatment tents have been burned, with suspected patients fleeing into communities. Uganda Focus: Uganda has tightened movement measures, including suspending public transport links to DR Congo and postponing major gatherings. Other News: Museveni hit back at journalist Andrew Mwenda over “senile” claims, while Uganda’s athletes and sports teams keep busy amid the health scare.
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