VOICED : La patata victima colateral del ebola

In Timbi, Madina, Guinea, potatoes are vital to the local economy. However, the Ebola outbreak has severely impacted this industry by closing borders and halting exports. The local potato variety, 'bella de Guinea,' has seen a drastic price drop. Farmers face uncertainty and delay harvests, while production costs remain high. The Ebola crisis is more economic than health-related here, with significant financial losses. Nearly 14,000 people have contracted Ebola, with 5,000 deaths. The World Bank has provided $31 million in aid to Guinea, potentially helping to revive the potato industry.

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