AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola Crisis in Congo: DR Congo reports 72 new Ebola cases in 24 hours, bringing confirmed infections to 782 and deaths to 181, with aid groups warning the real numbers are likely higher as contact tracing and treatment capacity struggle. Public Health & Water Access: Oxfam says the “first line of defence” has collapsed, with only one in five health facilities in Ituri having enough clean water, and many families forced to use contaminated sources. Kampala Banking Scandal: KCB Uganda faces major insider-fraud fallout, firing 60 staff over account manipulation and unauthorized access, as the bank’s internal fraud incidents rise. Opposition Detention: Kampala ex-Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago is detained after army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba vowed “hurt and pain,” sparking outrage over political intimidation. Mob Death Clarification: Police say Lubega Fahad died after a fraud dispute led to a mob attack at DTB Naalya, and investigations continue. Environment & Trees: Adjumani marks World Environment Day with 5,000 eucalyptus seedlings planted under a World Bank-funded climate-smart forestry project. Sickle Cell Pressure: Nalufenya Children’s Hospital in Jinja records 800 sickle cell cases monthly, with deaths linked to delays in accessing hydroxyurea. Digital Waste Push: KCCA plans to digitally transform the Buyala waste facility to modernize waste handling for Kampala’s growing waste stream.
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