AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola & Travel Curbs: Uganda says ongoing air-travel restrictions over the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak are “unfair” and not backed by the current health situation, arguing that stronger screening and response are already in place—while WHO continues to reassure World Cup fans that host countries have low risk even as DRC cases rise. Regional Health Watch: Africa CDC reports the outbreak is still affecting both DRC and Uganda, with thousands of contacts under follow-up and calls for better community engagement and cross-border cooperation. Tourism Impact: Uganda Hotel Owners Association warns that advisories and flight disruptions are driving cancellations and hurting tourism demand, especially from US, Canada and Europe. Vaccine Race: India’s Serum Institute is fast-tracking a Bundibugyo-targeting Ebola vaccine with Oxford and CEPI, aiming to close a gap where no licensed vaccine exists for this strain. World Cup Spotlight: Shakira will headline the 2026 final halftime show with Kampala’s Ghetto Kids, putting Uganda’s culture and talent on a global stage.
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