The United Nations warns that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could impose major economic costs on African countries, estimating the impact at up to $3.6 billion and job losses. According to UN figures cited by multiple outlets, the current outbreak—centered on DR Congo’s Bundibugyo region—has affected 1,307 people and resulted in 377 deaths since it began in May. Both reports describe the outbreak as ongoing and note that there is currently no approved vaccine for the disease, underscoring the challenges of controlling transmission. The UN assessment frames the projected financial and employment effects as stemming not only from health spending and outbreak response measures, but also from disruptions to broader economic activity. The reports do not detail specific countries most affected, but they present the UN estimate as a continent-wide risk tied to the scale and duration of the DR Congo outbreak. The UN warning comes as health authorities continue efforts to contain the virus and manage cases and contacts.