AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola Response: Uganda has begun a first-stage trial of an Oxford-developed vaccine against Bundibugyo Ebola, with five volunteers in Masaka. The trial is underway as Kenya reports eight cases, including health workers, and the outbreak spreads to an eighth province in the DRC. Farm Science: Ugandan researchers have developed three purple-fleshed sweet potato varieties rich in vitamins and antioxidants, aiming to improve nutrition and food security. Health Technology: Researchers in southwestern Uganda are assessing an AI-powered sputum test for tuberculosis, which could help make diagnosis more accurate. Dam Safety: Unrepaired spillway damage at Isimba has raised fresh concerns about the dam’s ability to handle heavy rains, prompting renewed calls for repairs before the wet season.
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