Ebola outbreak could cost Africa $3.6 billion, 328,000 jobs – UN

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The United Nations has warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa could result in a $3.6 billion economic loss and the elimination of over 328,000 jobs if it expands from current hotspots. The outbreak represents a significant health and economic threat to the region.

The United Nations has warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa could cost the continent as much as $3.6 billion in economic output and wipe out more than 328,000 jobs if the virus spreads beyond its current hotspots. The post Ebola outbreak could cost Africa $3.6 billion, 328,000 jobs – UN appeared first on Nairametrics.