Ebola outbreak could cost Africa $3.6 bn, says UN
The UN warns the Ebola outbreak in Africa could cost $3.6 billion and push nearly a million into poverty.
Ebola outbreak: UN projects $3.6 billion cost for Africa in worst case
In a report released Tuesday, the United Nations Development Programme outlined several scenarios for the economic cost of the ongoing Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. In the worst case, the epidemic could lead to a $3.6 billion cost for the African continent.
Ebola outbreak: UN projects $3.6 billion cost for Africa in worst case
In a report released Tuesday, the United Nations Development Programme outlined several scenarios for the economic cost of the ongoing Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. In the worst case, the epidemic could lead to a $3.6 billion cost for the African continent.
Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, UN says
GENEVA, June 30 - The United Nations said on Tuesday that an Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion and hundreds of thousands of jobs, potentially causing a development crisis. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, UN says
GENEVA, June 30 - The United Nations said on Tuesday that an Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion and hundreds of thousands of jobs, potentially causing a development crisis. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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