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MSF warns Ebola spread in DR Congo's North Kivu province is 'out of control'

·Africanews·Impact 3/5 · Notable

The Medical charity MSF has warned that the spread of Ebola in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo is getting worse and is now out of control. This means that the number of new Ebola cases in this region is increasing rapidly, and it now accounts for nearly 40 per cent of all new cases across the country.

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Why it matters

The Ebola spread in DR Congo's North Kivu province is increasing, with nearly 40 per cent of all newly confirmed incidents nationwide. This could lead to a larger public health crisis and more stringent measures to control the outbreak.

Market impact

Impact score
3 / 5
Market signal
Negative / risk-off
Category
Health & disease
Model confidence
70%

Markets & countries in focus

DR Congo

Transmission channels

Ebola spread increases→Public health crisis deepens→Stringent measures implemented→Economic disruption worsens→Risk appetite decreases

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Under pressure

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