AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEbola Response Boost: WHO and Africa CDC launched a $518m, June–November “One Response” plan for the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, targeting surveillance, testing, infection control, clinical care, community engagement and logistics across affected and at-risk countries, with Uganda and DRC in focus. US Support & Mobility Controls: The US added nearly $38m to Ebola efforts, pushing total direct support above $200m, while the UAE introduced travel restrictions for passengers from Uganda, DRC and South Sudan over Ebola risk. Outbreak Worsening in DRC: Reports say cases and deaths in eastern DRC are rising fast amid conflict, displacement and weak surveillance, raising fears the outbreak could be broader and more entrenched than first thought. EAC Trade Pressure: Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 excise-duty clause is warned to threaten up to Sh350b in regional trade by removing long-standing EAC exemptions affecting Ugandan and Tanzanian goods. Green Energy Finance: Equity Bank Uganda rolled out green financing to make solar and clean cooking more affordable, pushing longer repayment terms for households and SMEs. Tourism & Connectivity: UNDP is working to unlock Lake Victoria Basin tourism and investment, while Belgium Airlines’ maiden flight to KIA signals growing regional travel demand.
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