Ebola Risk Raised to 'Very High' in DR Congo: Economic Toll Worrying World Leaders The recent escalation of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised alarms worldwide, with the World Health Organization (WHO) warning of a "very high" public health risk.
However, beneath this ominous assessment lies a pressing economic concern that demands attention.
Small businesses and entrepreneurs in affected regions are disproportionately burdened by lockdowns, travel restrictions, and fear of infection.