AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola Crisis in DRC: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has become the deadliest in the country’s history, with 2,325 deaths and 4,945 confirmed cases reported since May—plus a 46% case fatality ratio as patients are increasingly detected late. Uganda Link: Uganda has recorded 20 confirmed cases so far, underscoring the need for fast surveillance and cross-border response. Malaria Drug Resistance: Ugandan genome sequencing has revealed new Plasmodium falciparum genetic variants linked to reduced susceptibility to key malaria drugs, raising alarm that resistance may be spreading quickly. Transport Safety Tech: Calls are growing to bring back the Express Penalty System (EPS) after a pedestrian was killed on the Kampala–Entebbe Expressway, with residents pushing for camera-backed enforcement. Regional Tech & Health: Germany pledged Shs167bn to the EAC for trade integration and health support, including disease surveillance and Ebola training at borders. Digital Connectivity: Airtel and Starlink launched Africa’s first satellite-to-phone service in DRC, expanding coverage where towers can’t reach. Uganda Skills Pipeline: UBOS sent 125 young professionals into the job market after a practical internship push. AI for East Africa: EAC and Germany launched the AI4EAC Challenge with a new Ebola response track.
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