AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Surveillance Boost for Uganda: Uganda’s Interior Ministry says governors across all provinces have been told to tighten Ebola surveillance, screening, investigation and control after WHO-linked outbreaks in Uganda and DR Congo, including isolating or quarantining suspected travellers for up to 21 days and coordinating with immigration, airports and security teams. UAE Tightens Travel Rules: The UAE suspended new visas and barred entry for travellers from Uganda, DR Congo and South Sudan, with an exemption only for those who spent at least 21 days in a non-restricted third country; cargo and transit flights continue. Uganda’s Outbreak Update: Uganda reports 3 more Ebola infections, bringing total confirmed cases to 19, with new patients described as known contacts already in quarantine; the Ministry also notes one new death and reassures visitors that the country remains open. Tourist Ebola Scare in India: A Ugandan woman quarantined in Jaipur after Ebola-like symptoms tested negative, while another suspected case in Hyderabad was also under testing after fever detection. Regional Preparedness in Rwanda: Rwanda says it has activated response capacity—communication, surveillance, diagnostics, contact tracing and treatment centres—while monitoring developments in neighbouring Uganda and DR Congo. World Cup Health Pressure: Health experts warn the 2026 World Cup could amplify infectious disease spread through mass travel and crowding, with Ebola and measles among the concerns.
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