AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola & Travel Policy: WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says Uganda’s Ebola travel restrictions and border closure with DRC are unnecessary and counterproductive, urging countries to reconsider as Uganda reports transparently and keeps case-fatality low; he also praised Uganda’s vigilance, screening, testing and case management at Mulago. Ebola Response on the Ground: Uganda is finalising support to DRC with plans to deploy health teams and expand treatment capacity, including additional facilities and a lab in Congo, as the outbreak in eastern Congo continues to surge. Regional Impact: WHO warns the outbreak could keep disrupting travel and supply chains, while the DRC situation report puts confirmed Ebola deaths at 101 with cases rising past 550 amid insecurity and attacks on health workers. Tourism & Skills: A World Bank-backed tourism training push is taking shape in Jinja, building infrastructure and partnerships to tackle workforce gaps—timely as health advisories and visitor concerns loom. Local Innovation for Travellers: A Makerere University student showcased Pee-Gal, a disposable female urination device aimed at improving hygiene in public facilities, with potential benefits for hikers and travellers. National Culture: Uganda marks 37th Heroes’ Day with a scaled-down State House ceremony as austerity measures cut public spending.
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