Ebola border closure between DRC's Goma and Rwanda disrupts trade and livelihoods
By
Prosper Heri Ngorora
Summary
The closure of the border between Goma (DRC) and Gisenyi (Rwanda) due to an Ebola outbreak has severely impacted local traders and communities who relied on cross-border movement for their livelihoods. While health officials defend the restrictions as necessary to contain the virus, traders report significant disruptions to the flow of goods and income, highlighting the tension between public health measures and economic survival in the region.
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bskyEbola border closure between DRC's Goma and Rwanda disrupts trade and livelihoodsaljazeera.comKey quotes
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Health officials defend the restrictions, but traders say the measures have disrupted the flow of goods and income.
The crossing has been closed since authorities announced a confirmed Ebola case in Goma on May 16.
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