AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSchool Transport Safety: Uganda suspended all school trips after a Kapchorwa bus crash killed at least 20 children and one adult, with dozens injured, as government announced tighter rules on tours, vehicle checks, driver vetting and a multi-sector probe. Health Watch: Scientists flagged early signs of drug resistance in schistosomiasis, warning that genetic changes in the parasite could reduce how well praziquantel works, pushing for stronger monitoring. Ebola Update: Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient and has started a 42-day countdown to declare the outbreak over, while DR Congo’s Bundibugyo outbreak keeps accelerating past 2,000 cases. Governance & Accountability: The Amnesty Commission and the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council faced Auditor General scrutiny over arrears, staffing gaps, weak systems and procurement failures. Public Concern: Concern is growing over the health of Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali after reports of his continued stay at Nakasero Hospital. Crime: Police arrested four suspects and recovered Shs54m in a Lugazi home theft case, including claims money was “cleansed” through a traditional healer. Climate Risk: Experts urged early action as El Niño strengthens, warning Uganda and the region could face heat, floods and drought.
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