AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEbola Vaccine Race: CEPI is backing Moderna and other partners with about $60m to speed up Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine development as Congo’s outbreak grows, with Uganda reporting confirmed cases and one death. DRC Outbreak Update: Congo says confirmed Ebola cases have reached 282, with the virus concentrated in Ituri and spreading across more health zones, while WHO and aid groups push for faster detection, isolation, contact tracing, and safer burials. Uganda Border Measures: Uganda has tightened movement along its western border with DRC amid fears of further spread, while the Ministry of Education and Sports warns schools are not closed over Ebola rumours. Kenya Quarantine Controversy: Two people were killed during protests in Nanyuki against a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, as Kenya’s president defends the plan and a court orders the government to disclose details. Governance & Eligibility: Parliament’s cabinet vetting is being overshadowed by a dual citizenship row, with critics urging nominees to renounce foreign nationality or step aside. Agriculture Spotlight: dfcu Bank and partners flag off Uganda’s Best Farmers winners for a Netherlands study visit on modern farming and value addition. Police Leadership Uncertainty: Museveni’s decision on renewing contracts for senior police AIGPs is pending, adding pressure inside Uganda Police Force leadership.
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