AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEbola Update: Uganda discharged its last remaining Ebola patient (42-day countdown to be declared Ebola-free begins), as DR Congo’s Bundibugyo outbreak keeps outpacing response with cases rising past 2,100 and many new infections unlinked to known contacts. Health Tech: Ugandan-led mass drug programmes face a new threat as researchers report genetic changes in Schistosoma mansoni that may reduce response to praziquantel—pushing the need for ongoing genomic surveillance. Public Health Innovation: WHO-backed work continues on rapid Ebola diagnostics and experimental antivirals, including a portable test prototype and clinical trial activity aimed at faster point-of-care detection. Climate Risk: El Niño early action is urged as extreme heat, floods and droughts are forecast to hit East Africa and beyond, compounding food and health crises. Uganda Transport Safety: Uganda suspended school trips after a bus crash in Kapchorwa killed at least 20 pupils and the school founder, spotlighting road safety gaps. Digital Regulation: UCC paused enforcement against illegal Wi‑Fi hotspot operators after consultations, signaling a push to balance regulation with grassroots connectivity growth. Agritech & STEM: Tanzania researchers unveiled an AI platform (Pataintel) for onion and garlic farmers with location-specific guidance, while Uganda’s catnip lotion research points to lower-cost mosquito control for rural communities.
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