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Impact of Ebola on the Economy

Aside from the devastating health effects, the Ebola epidemic also had a pronounced socio-economic impact in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.

According to 2014 projections from the World Bank, an estimated $2.2 billion was lost in 2015 in the gross domestic product (GDP) of the three countries.

The outbreak resulted in lower investment and a substantial loss in—

Private sector growthAgricultural production leading to concerns about food securityCross-border trade as restrictions on movement, goods, and services increased

https://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/history/2014-2016-outbreak/cost-of-ebola.html