AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEbola Crisis in DR Congo: Congo reports 4,381 confirmed Ebola cases and 2,011 deaths, with the outbreak declared in May but believed to have started in February; WHO warns the virus is “ahead of us” as conflict, bad roads and health worker work stoppages slow response. Vaccine Race: Efforts to develop a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain are intensifying, with trials and diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines all being pushed to stop regional spread. Uganda ID Rollout Troubles: Ugandans complain of NIRA renewal chaos—long queues, confusing collection points and cards not being readable by some systems—while farmers under a World Bank smart agriculture project say their new NIRA IDs can’t be read by project platforms. High Court on Besigye Case: The High Court dismisses Besigye and Lutale’s bid over Karua’s deportation and Lukwago’s arrest, saying they failed to prove deliberate interference with their right to legal representation. Health Advisory: Uganda AIDS Commission cautions the public against claims of HIV healing through prayer, reiterating that HIV is managed with antiretroviral therapy. Business & Tourism: Uganda–Qatar Business Forum is set for Oct 27 in Doha, and Uganda Development Bank backs the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon with UGX 20m to boost tourism.
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