AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Watch: Africa CDC says DRC’s Ebola outbreak is the fastest-growing ever and now the second-largest on record, while praising Uganda’s containment progress as response teams push to stop spread into new zones. HIV Prevention & Care: Uganda’s audit at AIDS 2026 found 43% of mothers whose infants acquired HIV were first diagnosed while breastfeeding, and experts also urged people starting the twice-yearly Lenacapavir injection to stick to scheduled doses—reminding it’s not a vaccine. Anti-Corruption: IGG orders the interdiction of seven Parliament officials, including long-time communications boss Chris Obore, as corruption charges proceed. Somalia Peace Mission: Defence ministers meeting in Kampala say Somalia’s political disputes are the main barrier to lasting peace, even as AUSSOM funding worries loom. Business & Investment: Ionic Rare Earths begins a strategic review of Uganda’s Makuutu project amid global demand for heavy rare earths. Health Screening: India reports no Ebola cases so far but says it has screened thousands of arrivals from Ebola-affected countries, including Uganda. Diaspora Finance: Equity Bank Uganda plans an August 1 diaspora webinar on turning remittances into long-term investments.
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