AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Surge in DRC: WHO warns the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo may be 2–4 times larger than confirmed figures, with many infections missed outside known contact lists; meanwhile, the confirmed caseload has topped 1,800 and spread to a fourth province, as health workers report data and funding delays. Cross-border Response: Africa CDC and WHO chiefs plan a mission to Bunia to push faster diagnosis, contact tracing, isolation and supplies, while a U.S. humanitarian worker in Congo has tested positive and will be evacuated for treatment. Uganda’s Health Measures: Uganda continues deploying medics to support the regional response, and Russia says its team returned after Uganda’s Ebola situation stabilized. Food Crisis in Karamoja: Uganda reports at least 16 deaths from hunger linked to drought in north-eastern Karamoja, with emergency food distribution underway and cabinet approval sought for more supplies. Education & Jobs: Private school owners in Greater Masaka say Uganda’s new PAYE tax on secondary income is driving away experienced teachers, especially part-time science staff. Oil Pipeline Milestone: Uganda’s East African Crude Oil Pipeline is nearing completion (about 80–84%), targeting commissioning in July 2026 and first exports by October.
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