Ebola Response in the Region: Neighbouring countries to DR Congo have stepped up border screening, trained frontline health workers and activated emergency plans as the outbreak worsens, with DR Congo reporting at least 930 deaths and 2,344 Bundibugyo cases, while WHO warns the true toll could be far higher. Uganda’s Virology Push: The East African Community is set to launch the Uganda Virus Research Institute as a regional virology centre of excellence in Entebbe on July 22, aiming to boost diagnostics, training and surveillance across the bloc. Returnees from South Africa: Ugandans repatriated from South Africa are undergoing a 15-day reintegration and ideological orientation programme at Kyankwanzi, with viral videos showing military-style drills and patriotism training ahead of graduation attended by President Museveni. Local Water Crisis: Karamoja and Turkana pastoralists face a worsening water crisis as Kobebe Dam runs dry, with herders blaming poor maintenance and vandalism. Sports Funding Rule: Only 11 of 51 national sports federations have fully registered under Uganda’s new sports legal framework, putting others at risk of losing government funding in 2026/2027. Infrastructure Cost Blowout: The Busega–Mpigi Expressway is now projected to exceed Shs2 trillion after alleged corruption and redesign delays, with officials suspended and more funds needed to finish by end of 2028. Aviation Growth: Uganda Airlines has placed its first Boeing order, buying 4 Boeing 737-8 and 4 Boeing 787-9 aircraft to expand regional and long-haul routes. Parliament Tribute: Parliament held a special sitting to pay tribute to late Gen. Moses Ali, with tributes from government and opposition and Museveni attending.