AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEbola Response in Congo: WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus landed in Bunia, urging better coordination between health and humanitarian teams and pushing communities to help contain the outbreak as cases outpace response; Congo’s health ministry says schools won’t be closed, only preventive measures strengthened after deaths linked to self-medication and delayed care. Uganda Media Role: Uganda’s broadcasters are asking the Ministry of Health for dedicated funding for Ebola awareness airtime, saying private media can’t keep absorbing prime-time costs. Travel & Screening Shockwaves: Mexico barred travellers who visited Uganda/DRC/South Sudan in the last 21 days, while the CDC expanded Ebola screenings at JFK as World Cup travel ramps up. Ugandan Creative Spotlight: Kampala’s Kunda & Friends (3D animated kids’ series) made headlines internationally, headlining Ashanti and Nelly’s son KK’s birthday event in New York. LGBTQ+ Commonwealth Activism: Ian McKellen joined London protests against anti-LGBTQ+ laws across Commonwealth countries, with Uganda among those facing the death penalty for same-sex relations. Broadcast Regulation: UCC invited public comments on a proposed Canal+ takeover of MultiChoice Uganda/GOTV Uganda, raising local-content and competition concerns. Sports & Culture: Arsenal fans across Africa are bracing for huge Champions League final celebrations, echoing last week’s title-party energy.
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