AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Crisis in DRC and Uganda: Congo says confirmed Ebola cases have risen to 282 (with 42 deaths) as the outbreak spreads across Ituri and more health zones, while Uganda reports nine confirmed cases including one death. Vaccine Race: CEPI is backing Moderna and other groups with about $60m to speed Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine development, and Serum Institute of India will manufacture Oxford trial doses. Cross-border Controls: Uganda has tightened movement along its DRC border, and KLM has suspended flights to Entebbe over Ebola travel curbs. Kenya-US Quarantine Fallout: In Nanyuki, protests against a planned US-backed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base turned deadly, with two deaths reported; Kenya’s High Court ordered the government to disclose the agreement and barred steps to build or operate the facility pending hearings. Uganda Politics: Parliament vetting of new Cabinet nominees is being overshadowed by a dual citizenship eligibility dispute. Governance & Integrity: Uganda’s education reform is flagged for uneven curriculum delivery, with gaps in materials, infrastructure, and teacher training. Public Health Preparedness: Uganda’s NEMA and other agencies continue strengthening readiness measures as regional Ebola risks rise.
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