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The Ebola outbreak could have a catastrophic impact on the economies of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, the World Bank says.
The organisation says the economic impact of the virus could "grow eight-fold" in the "already fragile states".
However, it says the cost can be limited if the epidemic - and the accompanying fear - is contained by a fast global response.
Ebola has killed 2,461 people in West Africa - the largest ever outbreak.
US President Barack Obama has called the latest outbreak "a threat to global security", and announced a larger US role in fighting the virus. The measures announced included ordering 3,000 US troops to the region and building new healthcare facilities.
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Source: BBC
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The organisation says the economic impact of the virus could "grow eight-fold" in the "already fragile states".
However, it says the cost can be limited if the epidemic - and the accompanying fear - is contained by a fast global response.
Ebola has killed 2,461 people in West Africa - the largest ever outbreak.
US President Barack Obama has called the latest outbreak "a threat to global security", and announced a larger US role in fighting the virus. The measures announced included ordering 3,000 US troops to the region and building new healthcare facilities.
click here to read more
Source: BBC
#Ebola #Africa #BBC #Liberia
