The latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is creating economic hardship across Bunia, where many residents are limiting social activities and avoiding crowded places. The change in behaviour is affecting businesses that depend on daily customer traffic, leaving workers and small business owners struggling to maintain their incomes.
Bunia, the capital of Ituri province, has become the centre of the current Ebola outbreak. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the city has recorded more confirmed Ebola cases than any other affected health zone, placing it at the heart of efforts to stop further transmission of the disease.
