AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Crisis: WHO says DR Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is intensifying at an “exceptional pace,” now spread across five provinces and 49 health zones, with 3,605 confirmed cases and 1,587 deaths reported as of July 30. Local Impact: Uganda’s health response is being highlighted as “preparedness” helped keep its earlier cases low, even as the virus threatens to spread across the region. AUSSOM Politics: Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud clashed with Uganda over communique wording at the AU troop summit, pushing back on calls for dialogue with his opposition; Museveni ordered the language softened to focus on unity and reconciliation. US Visa Rules: The US confirmed a permanent visa bond programme for travellers from 50 countries, including Uganda, with refundable deposits up to $20,000 for B1/B2 visas. Elections: EC dismissed 13 Busia election officials over alleged tampering with LC I voters’ registers, with some villages ordered to repeat polls. Public Health & Safety: A family of six died after lightning struck their home in Maracha District, West Nile. City Life: Kampala suburbs still face uncollected garbage nearly a week after National Cleaning Day, raising health concerns.
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