Title: Chapter 4: How does Ebola affect the economy? | Mercy Corps
Headings: Chapter 4: How does Ebola affect the economy?
Chapter 4: How does Ebola affect the economy?
What impact has Ebola had on parts of Africa?
1. Less trade and transportation
2. Reduced tourism
3. Decreased agricultural production
4. Decreased mining activity
5. Fewer investors
6. High fiscal impact
7. Higher unemployment
How much did the Ebola outbreak cost?
How much did the U.S. spend on Ebola?
What is Mercy Corps doing to help with economic recovery?

Content: Chapter 4: How does Ebola affect the economy? | Mercy Corps
Chapter 4: How does Ebola affect the economy? March 06, 2019
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In addition to the loss of human life, the economic effects of an Ebola outbreak are devastating. An Ebola outbreak impacts all sectors of the economy, and can have long-lasting effects. In this chapter, we'll look closely at Ebola's impact on the economy with the goal to inspire solutions. What impact has Ebola had on parts of Africa? When Ebola breaks out in a country, it becomes a priority to contain the virus and prevent it from spreading across borders or between individuals. It is necessary to take preventive measures to keep a widespread outbreak from happening.