AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEbola Update: DR Congo’s Ebola death toll has passed 300, with 304 deaths reported from 1,115 confirmed infections since the outbreak was detected on May 15, as health workers warn the epidemic may take up to a year to contain. Cross-Border Travel Rules: Saudi Arabia has suspended travel and visas for citizens heading to DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, while DRC has introduced 21-day quarantine and travel limits for people exposed in affected provinces. Uganda Travel Impact: With Uganda also named in the regional risk picture, India has launched AIR SUVIDHA 2.0, a mandatory online health self-declaration for international arrivals to support Ebola screening at points of entry. Aviation & Tourism Watch: A debate is raging over Uganda’s proposed Mbarara airport project—whether it should take priority over upgrading existing aerodromes. Business & Tourism Economy: Uganda pushes MSMEs to formalize to access financing and support, a move that can help tourism-linked small businesses stay resilient during health scares.
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