AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Crisis Escalates: WHO says nearly 500 Ebola cases are confirmed in Central Africa, with DR Congo reporting 452 cases and 82 deaths and Uganda at 19 cases and two deaths—up sharply in a day—while US CDC modelling warns the outbreak could rival 2014 levels without strong interventions. Regional Response Funding: WHO and Africa CDC unveiled a $518m six-month “One Response” plan (June–November) to boost surveillance, labs, infection control, clinical care, logistics and community engagement across DR Congo and Uganda. Uganda Border Pressure: Uganda closed the Congo border over Ebola fears, hitting traders at Mpondwe with long queues and stalled cargo, as authorities tighten cross-border movement. UPDF Recruitment: UPDF announced nationwide recruitment of over 10,000 personnel (June–August) to replace retiring officers, with online applications from 10–24 June and physical recruitment from 20 July–1 August. Health Sector Support: KOICA, WHO and Uganda’s Ministry of Health upgraded Wandago Health Centre II in Buyende, improving maternal/child services and training young mothers with income skills. Sports & Public Health: FUFA cancelled Uganda Cranes friendlies in Morocco citing sanitary and public health considerations, disappointing coach Paul Put ahead of AFCON 2027 preparations. Infrastructure Push: President Museveni broke ground for Kidepo International Airport in Karenga, promising jobs and better access to Kidepo Valley National Park.
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