AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Response in the Region: The Eastern Africa U18/U20 Athletics Championships in Arusha were postponed indefinitely after Ebola spread in parts of Uganda and eastern DR Congo, with new dates to be announced once the outbreak is contained. EAC Health Coordination: East African Community health ministers agreed to harmonise Ebola surveillance and protective measures at airports, ports and land borders, and to set up a regional technical task force to coordinate the response, including traveller screening and health declarations. Funding and Preparedness: The U.S. expanded its Ebola support with more than $162 million, backing screening and surveillance at points of entry across several countries, including Burundi, and boosting humanitarian aid. Nuclear Safety for Healthcare: Regional health and regulatory officials met in Nairobi to strengthen safe use of nuclear and radiation technologies in healthcare, with Kenya stressing heightened border surveillance and preparedness. Burundi on the Pitch: Burundi are listed to play Equatorial Guinea in an international friendly, as regional football schedules continue amid the wider health crisis. Sports—Volleyball: Kenya’s Wafalme Stars beat Uganda in CAVB Zone Five qualifiers and now face Burundi in their final round-robin match.
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