AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoEbola Update (Uganda/DRC): Uganda’s President Museveni told the nation the “fire” of Ebola is easing, citing no new cases for five days, while WHO still flags Uganda’s high risk due to the shared border with DRC. Testing Strain (DRC): WHO reports three DRC labs (Bukavu, Lwiro, Goma) ran out of Ebola test supplies, delaying confirmation as the outbreak nears 600 cases and over 100 deaths. Border Measures (Uganda-focused): Uganda continues precautionary Ebola measures and border screening as cases remain linked to travel from DRC. Global Pressure (Travel & World Cup): The US urged Europe to tighten Ebola travel curbs ahead of the FIFA World Cup, while WHO and EU officials push back on blanket bans. Community Trust (DRC): Human Rights Watch urges DRC and partners to prioritize community engagement and reduce the role of security forces to protect trust and improve response. Health Tech (Uganda): A cloud-based project using MRI reconstruction is improving scan quality for rural Uganda, aiming to expand access to advanced imaging. Clean Cooking (Uganda): Detra Energy’s eco-stoves are helping households cut charcoal use and save money, tackling indoor air pollution and deforestation pressures.
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