UNDP Warns Ebola Outbreak Could Push Nearly 1 Million into Poverty, Cost Africa Billions
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A UNDP assessment warns that the Ebola outbreak in the DRC is causing a severe socioeconomic crisis beyond the health emergency. The report projects 985,000 more people could be pushed into poverty, with women disproportionately affected. It also warns of tens of thousands of job losses, disruption to education and healthcare, and potential costs of up to US$ 3.6 billion to African economies if regional and global shocks intensify.
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The Ebola crisis also risks eliminating tens of thousands of jobs, disrupting education and healthcare services, and costing African economies up to US$ 3.6 billion if broader regional and global shocks intensify.
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